Configure a Microsoft 365 Account for Email Warming 

With the transition from Office 365 to Microsoft 365, Microsoft has broadened its horizon, offering an extensive suite of productivity tools and services. Microsoft 365 is not just about the Office software anymore; it's a comprehensive platform that includes cloud-based productivity tools, AI features, and more, catering to business users with services like email, social networking through hosted Exchange Server, Skype for Business, SharePoint, and integration with Yammer. This transition reflects Microsoft's vision to provide a more integrated and feature-rich service to its subscribers.

However, before launching a full-fledged email campaign or utilizing Microsoft 365 for your business communications, it's crucial to understand the importance of email warming and the correct configuration settings for Microsoft 365. This post will guide you through configuring your Microsoft 365 account for email warming and setting up outbound campaigns.

What is Email Warming?

Email warming is a practice used to establish a reputation for a new email account by gradually increasing the volume of emails sent. It's essential for ensuring your emails consistently reach the inbox without being flagged as spam. This process is particularly critical when you're planning to send out bulk emails or outbound campaigns.

Microsoft 365 SMTP Settings

To start sending emails from your Microsoft 365 account, you need to configure your SMTP settings correctly. SMTP, or
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is the standard protocol for sending emails across the Internet. Here are the necessary SMTP settings for Microsoft 365:

Server Address: smtp.office365.com

Username: Your Office 365 Address (e.g., example@yourdomain.com)

Password: Your Office 365 Password

Port Number: 587 (With TLS)

Authentication: Required

Sending Limits: Up to 10,000 Emails a day