IMAP support for NEW Outlook for Windows

Hi StephenBuchsbaum

Greetings!

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Upon reading the description you have posted, it seems that you have an issue with Microsoft Office 365 wherein you want to know if when will be the IMAP emails added on the New Outlook for Windows as you have noticed that iCloud accounts is now already added and supported.

We understand, that you are quite looking forward for the other IMAP emails to be also added and supported by the New Outlook version.

However, we would like to let you know that the New Outlook for Windows supports Exchange-backed Microsoft 365 work or school accounts, Outlook.com accounts, and Gmail.

Currently, the new Outlook for Windows does not support other account types like Yahoo!, iCloud, or other account types connecting through POP/IMAP protocols. New Outlook for Windows also does not currently support On-Premises, Hybrid, or Sovereign Exchange deployments.

If you can’t add your Gmail account yet, please be patient as we roll this out to people worldwide. Users will see a call out when the ability to add a Gmail account is available for them.  

In addition to beginning to support third-party email accounts, we have added features designed to make writing and managing emails easier and more fun. Some of those include:  

• Rich editing, spelling, and auto complete suggestions powered by Microsoft Editor. 

• The ability to send emails with polls to help make decisions quicker. (Work and School accounts only) 

• Delay the delivery of an email for up to 10 seconds so you have a chance to “undo” sending – always an excellent feature if you have a typo or accidentally forgot someone on an  email – or just want to make a few quick changes. 

• The ability to join a Skype or Teams call directly from the new Outlook for Windows. 

• The ability to pin important emails to the top of your inbox – helping ensure you don’t forget to follow up on those most important messages.

Referenced links: Getting started with the new Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support /Starting to support third-party accounts in New Outlook for Windows Preview (microsoft365.com)

Hope this helps,

Sincerely

Khou Sun

Microsoft Community Moderator

Hi StephenBuchsbaum

 

 

Greetings!

 

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

 

Upon reading the description you have posted, it seems that you have an issue with Microsoft Office 365 wherein you want to know if when will be the IMAP emails added on the New Outlook for Windows as you have noticed that iCloud accounts is now already added and supported.

We understand, that you are quite looking forward for the other IMAP emails to be also added and supported by the New Outlook version.

However, we would like to let you know that the New Outlook for Windows supports Exchange-backed Microsoft 365 work or school accounts, Outlook.com accounts, and Gmail.

Currently, the new Outlook for Windows does not support other account types like Yahoo!, iCloud, or other account types connecting through POP/IMAP protocols. New Outlook for Windows also does not currently support On-Premises, Hybrid, or Sovereign Exchange deployments.

If you can’t add your Gmail account yet, please be patient as we roll this out to people worldwide. Users will see a call out when the ability to add a Gmail account is available for them.  

In addition to beginning to support third-party email accounts, we have added features designed to make writing and managing emails easier and more fun. Some of those include:  

• Rich editing, spelling, and auto complete suggestions powered by Microsoft Editor. 

• The ability to send emails with polls to help make decisions quicker. (Work and School accounts only) 

• Delay the delivery of an email for up to 10 seconds so you have a chance to “undo” sending – always an excellent feature if you have a typo or accidentally forgot someone on an  email – or just want to make a few quick changes. 

• The ability to join a Skype or Teams call directly from the new Outlook for Windows. 

• The ability to pin important emails to the top of your inbox – helping ensure you don’t forget to follow up on those most important messages.

Referenced links: Getting started with the new Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support /Starting to support third-party accounts in New Outlook for Windows Preview (microsoft365.com)

Hope this helps,

 

Sincerely

Khou Sun

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

Hi Khou,

I think you need to learn more about the product you are supporting. Outlook for windows does support Yahoo & iCloud

but sill not IMAP. Please update your info from Microsoft.

Thank you

Stephen

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Hello

Thanks for providing us with some additional information on your current concern.

For now, let me get in touch with our internal team about this matter. To check if there are other information that they can provide to us.

And to confirm, if the current information provided from the article needs to be updated.

We will give you an update, once we get a response from them.

Your patience on this matter is much appreciated,

Sincerely

Khou Sun

Microsoft Community Moderator

I can add an IMAP account:

Version

Not available with my version

Yes, I don't think it's necessarily by version, based on how I've seen features roll out before (Gmail support comes to mind), but rather by back-end hocus-pocus. Perhaps out of caution not everyone sees new features at the same time. The above screenshot suggests that IMAP is imminent though, which is interesting since it's not mentioned at all in the Microsoft 365 roadmap.

Hi

We just got a response from our internal team.

Now, they mentioned as per checking your recent screenshot is quite right as they also tried it on their end. And has been able to see that it is the same as what was on your end.

It seems that they started to rollout support for IMAP accounts but no ETA yet as to when it will be available to everyone. It may be only available on some selected regions and users for now.

Given that the New Outlook version is still in Preview,

What's Next?

While we’re very happy with what we have built thus far with the new Outlook for Windows, there is plenty still to do. In addition to continuing to address your feedback and requests as they come in, we are working on:  

• Numerous visual updates and personalization options so you can create your preferred email experience.

• We’re giving our calendar surface a fresh new look with bolder colors and better readability. Whether you’re scanning your day or organizing your month, your calendar will look beautiful.

• Support for Yahoo, iCloud and IMAP email accounts.

• Offline support so you can get things done and access content even when not connected to the Internet.

• Native ICS file type support.

And of course, the new Outlook for Windows looks great in dark mode. 

Requirements 

• Minimum OS version Windows 10 Version 1809 (Build 17763)

• A Microsoft work or school account, or a personal Microsoft account (MSA) or Gmail account (Support rolling out)

• Internet connection (at this time)

Availability   

These features are rolling out and will become available to all new Outlook for Windows users in the coming days and weeks.   

Features are released over some time to ensure things are working smoothly. We highlight features that you may not have because they’re slowly releasing to larger numbers of Insiders. Sometimes we remove elements to further improve them based on your feedback. Though this is rare, we also reserve the option to pull a feature entirely out of the product, even if you, as an Insider, have had the opportunity to try it. Taking time to iterate on and roll out improvements to the preview is how we make sure the experience is the best it can be. 

If you are interested in the new Outlook for Windows, be sure to toggle into the experience!   

Feedback  

We look forward to continuing to build Outlook for Windows using the valuable input we receive from you. 

If you have any feedback or additional suggestions for improvements, please click Help > Feedback  to let us know. Actionable feedback is the most useful – tell us what you’re trying to do, and if anything fails to meet your hopes and expectations. 

Referenced link:Starting to support third-party accounts in New Outlook for Windows Preview (microsoft365.com)

Hope this helps,

Sincerely

Khou Sun

Microsoft Community Moderator

Wow, that's a lot of noise to answer a simple question. I have another question, I do not see any way to 'toggle' into the new app. Does this require some special membership like being an Insider?

Ron

That's another thread, but for simplicity just use the direct link.

Ok, thanks for the link. Sorry about the snarky reply. Not to hijack the thread but the root of my question was mentioned earlier in this thread so that's why I asked the question. Will this installer replace Mail/Calendar? If it doesn't include imap then I presume I could remove it and re-install mail/calendar. I actually use Calendar, mail not as much.