There are few ways to get the new Outlook for Windows app.
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Option 1
Turn on Try the new Outlooktoggle in your current Outlook app. This option is available with desktop version of Outlook for Microsoft 365, and with the Mail and Calendar app on Windows devices. -
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Download new Outlook from the Microsoft Store. -
Option 3
Use the pre-installed version of newOutlook on new devices running Windows 11 PCversion 23H2, or when you upgrade to Windows 11 version 23H2 or later.
If your account wasn'tadded automatically after downloading new Outlook,add it manually.
Select an option to start using new Outlook
Option 1 - Turn on Try the new Outlook
Note:If you're an admin and want to turn this feature off in your organization, see the section below Information for IT admins.
If you're using the Outlook app (Version 2303 Build 16227.20318)installed as part of your Microsoft 365 subscription, orthe Mail and Calendar apps included with your Windows 10 or 11 device, you may see the toggle Try the new Outlook in the upper right-hand corner of the app.
Turn on the toggle and set up your account
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Turn on the toggleTry the new Outlook. New Outlookwill begin downloading.
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From the Success window, select Switch. This will close the current version of Outlook andNew Outlook will sign you in automatically. Select Next to accept the privacy settings.
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Select an option about sendingoptional data, and then select Accept. Review the privacy information about connected experiences, and then select Continue.
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SelectImport Settings to bring over your settings from classic Outlook.New Outlookwill begin adding your accounts.
Tip:Most accounts are supported in new Outlook. This includesMicrosoft accounts such as an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com account, work or school accounts assigned to you by your organization’s admin, third-party accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo!, iCloud, and other third-party accounts connecting through IMAP.
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The new Outlookfor Windows will open once the setup is complete, and you can start reading and sending emails immediately.
Option 2 - Download new Outlook from the Microsoft Store
You won’t see a toggle to Try the new Outlook if you’re using the Outlook desktop app included with a non-subscription version of Office such as Office Home & Business, or if youaccess your email from a website likeoutlook.com or gmail.com.
However, if you're running a supported version of Windows, you can do the following to install new Outlookfrom the Microsoft Store.
Download new Outlook from the Microsoft Store
Note:To download new Outlook, you must be running Windows 10 version 17763.0 or later.
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Open the Microsoft Store on Windows app.
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Select Get. New Outlook will begin downloading.
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When the download is finished, select Open.
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If your accounts aren't added automatically, follow the prompts to add youraccount and start using new Outlook.
Option 3 - Update to Windows 11, version 23H2 when available
In October 2023, Windows 11version 23H2 will be available.
The new Outlook for Windows will be pre-installed on new Windows devices and devices runningWindows 11 version 23H2. If you're new to Windows 11 SV2 and above, you'llsee new Outlook pinned to the Start menu starting September 2023.
After October, anyone upgrading to Windows 11 23H2 from Windows 11 SV1 or Windows 10will also find the app installed in the All apps list. If you don't see the appinstalled, follow the steps in Option 2 to installnew Outlookdirectly from the Microsoft Store.
Add an account to new Outlook
If your account wasn't addedautomatically, or you haven't added an account yet, follow the steps inAdd an email account to Outlook for Windows.
Tip:Most accounts are supported in new Outlook. This includesMicrosoft accounts such as an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com account, work or school accounts assigned to you by your organization’s admin, third-party accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo!, iCloud, and other third-party accounts connecting through IMAP
Information for IT Admins only
If you're an admin and want to turn this feature off in the Outlook desktop app for your organization, seeEnable or disable employee access to the new Outlook for Windows.
With Windows Mail, Calendar, and Peopleit's not possible to turn the Try new Outlook feature off in those apps. We recommend you remove theapps from devices in your organizationto preventusersfrom downloadingnew Outlookvia those apps.
For more information about Microsoft's long-term plans for the Mail and Calendar apps, see Outlook for Windows: The Future of Mail, Calendar, and People on Windows 11.