Having issues with GoDaddy Professional email login in Outlook?

Using a GoDaddy professional email in Outlook helps you manage all business related communications in one place. Moreover it’s easy to use and built for professional purposes. 

But, setting up a GoDaddy business email in Outlook can be very confusing, especially for first time users. It’s because we’re used to logging in an email using Email and password only but business emails require some unfamiliar steps as well. For example, entering incoming and outgoing server details. Most people haven’t even heard about these terms before. That’s why you need a proper guide for GoDaddy Email Login in Outlook. Here is how to set up GoDaddy Business Email in Outlook on Windows and MacBook.

For Windows PC

Step 1: Opening the Outlook App

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key. It will open a Start menu on your screen. 

2. Now, start typing: Outlook.

3. Then, hit the Enter key on your keyboard to open your Outlook app. 

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Account 

4. If you are a new user, jump right to step 6. Otherwise, just select the File tab from the upper left corner. 

5. Next, select the +Add Account. 

6. Type your Professional Email address, which may look something like  - jane.doe@my-business.com. 

7. Afterward, tap on the Connect button given below. 

Step 3: Setting Up IMAP

8. Now, choose IMAP from the next window screen. 

9. Fill in the following information under the section - Incoming mail. 

    a. Server: imap.secureserver.net

            b. Port: 993

            c. Encryption method: SSL/TLS

     10. Click on the Next button to proceed. 

Step 4: Completing the Setup

11. Type your password and tap on the Connect button below. 

12. Finally, a screen will appear saying your email account was added. Just select Done to finish the process. 

Finally, your GoDaddy professional email is now ready to use on your Outlook for Windows computer!  

For MacBook

Step 1: Opening Outlook on MacBook

1. Turn on your Mac and click on the Finder (a smile face-like icon) app on the lower side of your screen. It will open the Finder app. 

2. Then, click on the Applications tab located on the left side of the window. 

3. Now, look for the Outlook app from the list of apps and click on it to open it.

Step 2: Adding a New Account

4. If you're a new user, click on the Add Email Account option and go to step 8. 

5. If you are not a new user, just tap on the Tools tab. 

6. After that, click on Accounts from the opened window. 

Step 3: Initiating Account Setup

7. To add a new account, look for the plus sign (+) and click on it. Then choose the option that says Add an Account.

8. Type in your email address and then click on the Continue button. 

9. Now, you will see a message on your screen telling you that your messages will be stored in the Microsoft Cloud. Just click on the button Continue. 

Step 4: Entering Professional Email Details

10. Enter your professional email address and click on the Continue button. If Outlook for Mac doesn’t automatically find your email account, select IMAP/POP instead.

11. Type in your professional email password and tap on the Add Account button below.  

Step 5: Configuring Server Settings

12. After that, confirm that the IMAP and port settings are correct. 

    1. Incoming server: imap.secureserver.net

    2. Port: 993

    3. Use SSL to connect (recommended)

    4. Outgoing server: smtpout.secureserver.net

    5. Port: 465

    6. Use SSL to connect (recommended)

Step 6: Complete the Setup

13. Then, click on the Add Account. 

14. When you finish, you might see a message asking if you want to add another email account. Just click on Done to go to your Outlook inbox.