Instructions in this article apply to Outlook.com and Outlook Online.

sign on to your Outlook.com account.

SelectView All Outlook tweaks.

Screenshot of Outlook.com Settings menu

SelectMail>Sync Email.

Scroll to thePOP and IMAPsection.

UnderPop options, selectYes.

Screenshot of POP and IMAP in Outlook.com Settings

SelectLet apps and devices delete messages from Outlookif you want to avoid using Outlook.com to delete the emails permanently.

Check the POP, IMAP, and SMTP controls carefully.