How to set default email account windows 8

Disconnected the Microsoft account from my computer under settings. Logged on as a Local User 4. Re-connected the Microsoft account to the computer. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

I have the same question 0. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Babu V. Hi Gordon, When you login with Microsoft account, it will be set as the default mail account in mail app and you cannot change it. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Here, you should see a list of email accounts you have already added. At the bottom of your email list, click on Change. Now, you can either change the preferred email address if you have more than one added, or you can add a brand new one through the Add new address option.

Next, type out the email you want to use instead. I have entered my main Gmail account. Then click Add. The address has now been added. You will, however, have to verify it before it can be used. Select Verify at the bottom of this page. Now, check your primary email. You should have an email from Microsoft asking you to confirm the new one. If you follow the link on the page, you will be brought back here.

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