First, go to Outlook.com.
Down at the bottom right, you’ll see the option sign up for a new
account if you don’t already have one. If you have a Hotmail, Live Mail
or MSN e-mail address, you can just sign in with that one because you
already have an account.
First you’ll provide your name, birth date and gender (the gender is optional)
Now
you will choose your e-mail address and password. This e-mail address
is also your Microsoft account that you will use to sign into all
Microsoft sites and services. Your password mus be at least 8 characters
and it is case sensitive.
Then
you’ll enter a phone number or alternate e-mail address where Microsoft
can contact you in case you lose your password and need to reset.
You can also opt to have a security question instead, such as your mother’s birthplace or childhood best friend.
Then you provide your Country and ZIP code.
Next
you fill out one of those annoying CAPTCHAS to ensure you aren’t a
spamming robot program. You also have an audio options if you can’t read
the text. There’s also an option to receive promotional offers from
Microsoft if you so choose.
Then read and click accept Microsoft’s terms of use and you’ve got a new e-mail account.
