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How to Set the Default Account in Outlook
Specify the address Outlook uses for new outgoing messages
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 8, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by
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Select File tab > Info > Account Settings > Account Settings > highlight account > select Set as Default.On Mac: Open Tools menu > select Accounts > choose account > select cog icon > Set as Default. This article explains how to set the default address used for outgoing messages in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, Outlook for Microsoft 365, and Outlook for Mac.
How to Set the Default Account in Outlook
To set the default email account to the account you prefer to use: Go to the File tab. Select Info. Select Account Settings > Account Settings.
Highlight the account you want to be the default. Select Set as Default.
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To set the default account in Outlook 2016 for Mac or Microsoft 365 on a Mac: Go to the Tools menu and select Accounts.
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In the lower-left corner, select the cog icon and choose Set as Default. To send a message from an a...
Select the account you want to make the default account. The current default account appears at the top of the list.
In the lower-left corner, select the cog icon and choose Set as Default. To send a message from an account other than the default account, select the account under Inbox. Any email you send will be from that account.
When you are finished, select the default account under Inbox again. Was this page helpful?
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