Hotmail is a free web-based email service provided by Microsoft. It was the first and huge free email service created for commercial use. It was introduced on 4 July 1996 as Hotmail. However in April 2013, Microsoft finally decided to change its name to "Outlook". Premium Outlook includes massive mailbox and OneDrive storage limits, advanced security features, and more.

1. To create an account, first go to hotmail.com/signin.

2. Now fill the registration form which you see on the left side of your screen. Enter your first and last name in the first two text boxes above.

3. Select and enter your new username.

4. From the drop-down list on the right, choose whether you want to create your new Microsoft account on Outlook.com or Hotmail.com.

5. Create a strong password that is at least eight characters long.

6. Re-enter your new password.

7. Select your country or region from the drop-down menu.

8. Enter your zip code.

9. Select your date of birth from the drop-down menu.

10. select your gender.

11. Enter your country code.

12. Enter your contact number.

13. Provide an alternate email address if you have one.

14. Enter the characters you see in the image below in the registration form. This step is necessary because

15. Microsoft wants to make sure that a real person creates an account.

If you are using your internet browser to login to your Hotmail account then you need to follow the below steps :

• As you are going to access the internet, make sure you have a good internet connection on your device.

• Now in your favorite web browser like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari and any other.

• Next, find the Hotmail.com login and go to the official website of Hotmail and click on Sign In or you can directly go to hotmail.com/signin to go directly to the Hotmail sign-up form.

• Next, enter your Hotmail email address in the specified field, then click Next.

• Then fill in the Hotmail login account password in the specified field, then click Sign In.

• And that's it, now you are able to send and receive emails from your friends and family members.

Nowadays people have become accustomed to accessing their emails and messages on their mobile phones. So if you are also having trouble logging into your Hotmail account, then you need to check the steps given below :

1. Open Internet connection on your mobile and then launch App Store.

2. Now search Hotmail in the search bar and tap on Hotmail app.

3. Now click on Install to download and install the app on your mobile.

4. After installation launch Hotmail app on your device.

5. Then click on Get Started and then tap on "Hotmail Sign In".

6. Next, enter your Hotmail email address in the specified field, then click Next.

7. Then fill in the Hotmail account password in the specified field, then click Sign In.

8. And that's all, you are now able to send and receive emails from your friends and family members.

The third and best way to log into your Hotmail account on a Windows laptop or computer is through Hotmail's desktop app. It comes pre-installed in the Windows 10 version and if for some reason you are still using the old Windows, update your operating system to Windows 10 so that you can experience the best Microsoft service for you. So without wasting time check the below steps to login to your Hotmail account through desktop app.

• Tap the Windows key on your keyboard and search for "Hotmail" in the search bar.

• Now double top on Hotmail app to launch it on your device.

• Then click Get Started and then tap "Hotmail Login" or "Hotmail Sign In."

• Next, enter your Hotmail email address in the specified field, then click Next.

• Then fill in the Hotmail account password in the specified field, then click Sign In.

• And that's all, you are now able to send and receive emails from your friends and family members.

Multiple account theft is usually due to carelessness while logging into Outlook service or any other service that requires entering password through keyboard. That's why we will give you some tips so that login to your account is as secure as possible, in order to avoid loss of your account so that fraudsters cannot use it.

• Always check the address bar of your PC/Mobile browser where you enter your information, whether it's the official one : Microsoft's email administration must be gotten to through these official locations: live.com, outlook.com, hotmail.com, microsoft.com, msn.com and with the subdomain login, record or mail. X .com (where "x" is one of the addresses referenced previously). Ensure the location in the program is one of them; if you see something bizarre like 1-outlook.com, stop! It very well might be a potential phishing endeavor.

• Keep your antivirus updated and refreshed. Antivirus and antimalware are critical to recognize malignant phishing attempts that gather delicate data, for example, passwords; keep them tuned!

• If it's not your PC, log out when wrapped up. Try not to tragically leave your meeting dynamic on gadgets that don't have a place with you; others could browse your email!

• Update your password regularly; For help with that, check out our article on how to change your Hotmail password.