Interface with Hotmail

[x-ception]

free version of izzy mail deletes ur original messages after keeping them one day from the inbox after forwarding which sucksss

my windows Live mail forwards straight to gmail for free.
go to options then more options and under manage my acccount u will see email forwarding

[jeansteichen]

Originally Posted by bvfd2775

I know MS is the major competitor, but in all the documentation I've read there's no mention that I can sync my mail with Hotmail, which I've been using for a loooong time.

Does anyone know yet if that will be offered eventually?

I am accessing my hotmail via www.mobile.msn.com

[acosmichippo]

yeah i just noticed my free izymail subscription reached its quota... didn't know that happened. I just set this up, so we'll see how it works. Makes you wonder why people would bother with izymail...

[getthetoanunnery]

Originally Posted by bvfd2775

I know MS is the major competitor, but in all the documentation I've read there's no mention that I can sync my mail with Hotmail, which I've been using for a loooong time.

Does anyone know yet if that will be offered eventually?

The only way to access Hotmail is through the internet/Safari. The easiest access is via MSN Mobile at http://mobile.live.com. Save your login & password in Safari and keep an open page in Safari for easy access everytime you want to check Hotmail.

[PrincessAlissa]

I find the easiest and most reliable way is by using Gmail.

Here is the guide:

Start with Gmail. Create a new Gmail account. Note that you could use an existing Gmail account for this solution. This has some tradeoffs, one being that messages you send from the iPhone appear to come from that Gmail account instead of your existing Hotmail account. If you just want to keep your Hotmail account intact and use that as your main account, I think it's better for to create a new Gmail account and just use that for handling Hotmail.

Under Settings, go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP » Enable IMAP. Save the changes. Under Settings and then Accounts, add another email address -- add your existing Hotmail account.

Now go to Hotmail. In your inbox, there should be a message from Gmail; you need to click on a link in that message. Next go to Options and set up forwarding to your new Gmail account. It's up to you whether messages are retained in Hotmail. (If you don't have an option for forwarding, you may be out of luck. Perhaps others have advice on how to get Hotmail to allow this.)

Back to Gmail: There should be a message from Hotmail; you need to click on a link in that message. Now back into Gmail settings, under Accounts, you should see your Hotmail email address listed. Click on the link that says Make Default. From here on, you can use Gmail as your way to check Hotmail. You actually do not need to login to Hotmail any more to read mail, you can use your Gmail account as the web-based way to check Hotmail.

Now how to access from iPhone: On the iPhone, go to Settings and then Mail. Delete any previous attempts you've made to make a Hotmail account -- these can cause problems with the new account you create. Create a new email account by clicking Add Account. On the next screen, choose Other (don't pick Gmail). Here are the settings:

• Name: Your Name
• Address: Your current hotmail.com email address
• Description: (can be anything) "hotmail"
• Incoming Mail Server:
  • HostName: imap.gmail.com
  • UserName: yournewaddress@gmail.com
  • Password: the password for this gmail account
• Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
  • UserName: yournewaddress@gmail.com
  • Password: the password for this gmail account
• All other settings should match the defaults.

Send yourself a test message to your Hotmail account from another account. Give it a few minutes, and it should then show on your iPhone.

[OJsakila]

Originally Posted by PrincessAlissa

I find the easiest and most reliable way is by using Gmail.

Here is the guide:

Start with Gmail. Create a new Gmail account. Note that you could use an existing Gmail account for this solution. This has some tradeoffs, one being that messages you send from the iPhone appear to come from that Gmail account instead of your existing Hotmail account. If you just want to keep your Hotmail account intact and use that as your main account, I think it's better for to create a new Gmail account and just use that for handling Hotmail.

Under Settings, go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP » Enable IMAP. Save the changes. Under Settings and then Accounts, add another email address -- add your existing Hotmail account.

Now go to Hotmail. In your inbox, there should be a message from Gmail; you need to click on a link in that message. Next go to Options and set up forwarding to your new Gmail account. It's up to you whether messages are retained in Hotmail. (If you don't have an option for forwarding, you may be out of luck. Perhaps others have advice on how to get Hotmail to allow this.)

Back to Gmail: There should be a message from Hotmail; you need to click on a link in that message. Now back into Gmail settings, under Accounts, you should see your Hotmail email address listed. Click on the link that says Make Default. From here on, you can use Gmail as your way to check Hotmail. You actually do not need to login to Hotmail any more to read mail, you can use your Gmail account as the web-based way to check Hotmail.

Now how to access from iPhone: On the iPhone, go to Settings and then Mail. Delete any previous attempts you've made to make a Hotmail account -- these can cause problems with the new account you create. Create a new email account by clicking Add Account. On the next screen, choose Other (don't pick Gmail). Here are the settings:

• Name: Your Name
• Address: Your current hotmail.com email address
• Description: (can be anything) "hotmail"
• Incoming Mail Server:
  • HostName: imap.gmail.com
  • UserName: yournewaddress@gmail.com
  • Password: the password for this gmail account
• Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
  • UserName: yournewaddress@gmail.com
  • Password: the password for this gmail account
• All other settings should match the defaults.

Send yourself a test message to your Hotmail account from another account. Give it a few minutes, and it should then show on your iPhone.

What are you talking about? YOU CANNOT FORWARD HOTMAIL TO GMAIL.

[acosmichippo]

Originally Posted by OJsakila

What are you talking about? YOU CANNOT FORWARD HOTMAIL TO GMAIL.

uhh... yeah, you can, dude. I'm doing it with two hotmail addys.

[OJsakila]

Originally Posted by acosmichippo

uhh... yeah, you can, dude. I'm doing it with two hotmail addys.

WTF?! My hot mail says I can't forward. Do I need to set up another and forward to that one? I've got one I've had forever I would like to forward to a gmail account if possible

[acosmichippo]

i think you need to upgrade to the new "windows live" hotmail... which is free.

go here and in the left column, click "sign up".

[OJsakila]

Originally Posted by acosmichippo

i think you need to upgrade to the new "windows live" hotmail... which is free.

go here and in the left column, click "sign up".

ok i'v eupdated to the new version and it will only allow .msn, .live, and .hotmail accounts. Even opened a new account up.....