Hotmail account stopped working on iPhone & Mac

**Troubleshooting a Hotmail Account That Stopped Working on iPhone and Mac**

Hotmail has been around for decades, and it's one of the most popular email services in the world. However, like any other service, it's not exempt from technical issues. If you're experiencing trouble with your Hotmail account on your iPhone and/or Mac, this article is here to help you troubleshoot the problem.

Table of Contents

1. [Troubleshooting Steps]

2. [Hotmail Account Not Working: Why Did My Hotmail Account Stop Working?]

3. [Hotmail Account Issues on iPhone

4. [Hotmail Account Issues on Mac]

5. [Outlook App Issues on iPhone and Mac: Troubleshooting Step-by-Step]

6. [FAQ]

Troubleshooting Steps To fix your Hotmail account, ;

1. **Check Internet Connection**: Confirm that the internet connection is going through without any hitch.

2. **Restart Your Device**: Restart your iPhone and/or Mac to reboot the connection for a straightforward fix of some temporary issues.

3. **Account Settings**: Make sure that all the account settings for your Hotmail account, including the address, password, and server, are correct.

4. **Outlook App Settings**: Confirm that the Outlook app is configured correctly on both your iPhone and Mac.

5. **Reset Outlook App Data**: Reset data stored in the Outlook app on your iPhone and Mac.

6. **Contact Microsoft Support**: If nothing works, then contact Microsoft Support for further help.

Why Did My Hotmail Account Stop Working?

Your Hotmail account may have stopped working for various reasons:

1. **Incorrect Account Settings**: Incorrect account settings, such as the email address or password, can cause the account to stop working.

2. Server issues like maintenance or outage may be responsible for not allowing access to the Hotmail service.

3. Issues on the iPhone or Mac, including corruption of an email application or software bugs, might be a problem.

4. An outdated version of the Outlook app is the cause for the incompatibility with the Hotmail account.

5. **Password Problems**: Password problems, including a forgotten password or a timed-out password, may give users problems with the account stopping to work.

## Hotmail Account Problems on iPhone

Some of the popular problems related to a Hotmail account on an iPhone include:

1. **Can't Open the Hotmail Account**: An iPhone user is unable to log in to their Hotmail account.

2. **Inappropriate Account Settings**: In case of incorrect account settings, the account may not work correctly.

3. **Server Problem**: Hotmail services might be unavailable because of server problems like maintenance or outage.

### Hotmail Account Problem on Mac

Hotmail account problems on a Mac are common in:

1. **Unable to Log In to Hotmail Account**: One is unable to log into his or her Hotmail account.

2. **Incorrect Hotmail Account Configuration**: Incorrect settings on the email address or password might make the account fail.

3. **Server Problems**: Problems with the server, like maintenance or outages, may render Hotmail services unavailable.

## Troubleshooting Outlook App on iPhone and Mac

To troubleshoot the Outlook app on your iPhone and Mac, follow these steps:

1. **Restart the Outlook App**: Restart the Outlook app on your iPhone and Mac.

2. **Reset Outlook App Data**: Reset the data stored in the Outlook app on your iPhone and Mac.

3. **Check for Updates**: Ensure that the Outlook app is updated to the latest version.

4. **Contact Microsoft Support**: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

## FAQ

Q1: Why is my Hotmail account not working on my iPhone?

A1: Common issues with Hotmail accounts on iPhones include incorrect account settings, server issues, and outdated Outlook app.

Q2. Why am I not getting the Hotmail account on my Mac?

A2: It usually includes mistakes on account setup, server malfunctioning, or out of date app versions with regard to the Outlook application on your Mac.

Q3. How to resolve Hotmail account problem

A3: Checking internet connections and restarting a Mac would get rid of problems such as having to wait until servers have restored completely and will ensure you clean Outlook data if required.

Q4: Common Hotmail Account Problem Cause

A4: Some of the common reasons for the issues in the Hotmail account are incorrect account settings, server problems, device issues, an old version of the Outlook app, and password problems.

Q5: How do I reset the Outlook app data on my iPhone and Mac?

A5: Resetting the Outlook app data on iPhone and Mac involves selecting "Reset" from the Outlook app settings.

You should be able to solve the problem with your Hotmail account on your iPhone and Mac by following these steps. If the problem persists, you can contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

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