How to Use the iOS Outlook App: Add Accounts & Save Contacts

The Microsoft Outlook app for iOS is a powerful tool for managing your email, calendar, and contacts on the go. This guide will help you:

• Add your Office 365 business account
• Save Outlook contacts to your iPhone
• Add Gmail or other free email accounts

Part 1: Add an Office 365 Business Account

1. Open the Outlook app.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner.
3. Tap Add Account.
4. Select Add Email Account.
5. Enter your Office 365 email address (e.g., yourname@yourcompany.com).
6. Tap Add Account.
7. Enter your password and follow any additional prompts (e.g., multi-factor authentication).
8. Tap Accept if asked to grant permissions.

Your Office 365 account is now added and ready to use.

Part 2: Save Outlook Contacts to Your iPhone

1. Open the Outlook app on your iPhone.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner.
3. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the bottom-left to open Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap Contacts.
5. Toggle on Save Contacts.

Note: You may be prompted to grant Outlook access to your contacts. Tap Allow when prompted.

Once enabled, your Outlook contacts will sync with your iPhone’s Contacts app. Changes made in Outlook will reflect on your device and vice versa.

Part 3: Add Gmail or Other Free Email Accounts

1. Tap your profile icon > Add Account.
2. Choose Add Email Account.
3. Enter your Gmail or other email address.
4. Tap Continue.
5. Sign in using the provider’s login screen (e.g., Google sign-in for Gmail).
6. Grant necessary permissions.

For Gmail: You may need to enable access via your Google account settings if 2-step verification is enabled.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• If contacts aren’t syncing, try toggling Save Contacts off and back on.
• Make sure the Outlook app is updated to the latest version.
• For Office 365, ensure your organization allows mobile access.