The Windows Live ID, which is the e-mail address used and the associated password, is used to sign in to any of the Windows Live programs or services, including Hotmail.
To sign on, it is possible to go either to the Windows Live Account page or directly to the site required.
A sign in page should be displayed, where both e-mail address and password have to be entered, followed by clicking sign in. Selecting the 'Remember me' and 'Remember my password' check boxes will save having to type them in each time.
This should, however, be avoided if using a public computer. Then Messenger is selected, followed by select a status, which is the status appearing on Messenger. Clicking sign in again should complete the process.
Alternatively, a HTTPS connection may be created for Hotmail, providing extra security.
To create this connection, hotmail.com or mail.live.com is typed into the browser address bar, followed by signing on as usual.
On the resulting confirmation page, one of the following options should be selected:
For individuals just wishing to read or compose e-mails, clicking 'Continue to Hotmail' will create a temporary HTTPS connection.
Individuals wishing to check their calendar or visit other Live sites should click on 'Always use HTTPS (recommended)'. On the consequently appearing page displaying 'Connect with HTTPS', it is necessary to click 'USE HTTPS automatically', the 'Save'.
This option will create a strongly recommended permanent HTTPS connection. This connection may also be created while signed in to Hotmail, by going through 'Options', 'More Options', 'Managing your Account' and 'Account Details'.
At this point the password may be required. The next step is selecting 'Other Options', followed by clicking on 'Connect with HTTPS', then choosing 'Use HTTPS Automatically' and finishing by clicking 'Save'.
To sign on, it is possible to go either to the Windows Live Account page or directly to the site required.
A sign in page should be displayed, where both e-mail address and password have to be entered, followed by clicking sign in. Selecting the 'Remember me' and 'Remember my password' check boxes will save having to type them in each time.
This should, however, be avoided if using a public computer. Then Messenger is selected, followed by select a status, which is the status appearing on Messenger. Clicking sign in again should complete the process.
Alternatively, a HTTPS connection may be created for Hotmail, providing extra security.
To create this connection, hotmail.com or mail.live.com is typed into the browser address bar, followed by signing on as usual.
On the resulting confirmation page, one of the following options should be selected:
For individuals just wishing to read or compose e-mails, clicking 'Continue to Hotmail' will create a temporary HTTPS connection.
Individuals wishing to check their calendar or visit other Live sites should click on 'Always use HTTPS (recommended)'. On the consequently appearing page displaying 'Connect with HTTPS', it is necessary to click 'USE HTTPS automatically', the 'Save'.
This option will create a strongly recommended permanent HTTPS connection. This connection may also be created while signed in to Hotmail, by going through 'Options', 'More Options', 'Managing your Account' and 'Account Details'.
At this point the password may be required. The next step is selecting 'Other Options', followed by clicking on 'Connect with HTTPS', then choosing 'Use HTTPS Automatically' and finishing by clicking 'Save'.