Getting a Free "Hotmail.com" e-mail account.
Microsoft provides a Free e-mail service to anyone wishing to use the Internet.
The only constraint is that it be utilized for personal use at least once every 30 days.
In our browser's "address" entry field we type "http://www.hotmail.com", and click Enter.
- Please note that at the top of each window in this tutorial there is the following graphic.
 
The above graphic is used to retrograde upward through the pages.
- The alignment of each page can be made by clicking the text and image on the page above the NEXT image.
Thus the center portion of each page is a link to itself.
- Click the NEXT image below to proceed to the following page. The next page function is documented with the text provided.
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 Next we will observe the
Hotmail.com home page.
This tutorial is designed for 1024x784 or higher Screen Configurations. Then using
the Next Button and the "Retrograde" Bar at the top, no scrolling will be required.
Click Here, then set then window height above this "Ruler" line above
This is the Hotmail.com homepage.
When you actually preform this sequence, be sure to READ each page carefully.
Click "Sign up" to secure a Free account.
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The next window will be where
you make the choice to secure the Free e-mail account.
Here is the screen where you make your choice.
Click the "Get it Free" choice in column one.
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Following your select
there will be presented a "pop-up" message that will tell you that you are going to enter a "secure page"
established my Microsoft.
The following screen shows a message to inform you of site security. Click "OK".
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The next page will let you suggest an "e-mail name" and check its availability.
The "E-mail address:" entry is where you make your request.
Type in the email address you desire.
Then click "Check Availabity".
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The next screen will provide you with the
information about the address you want. Either your desired address is already being used,
or it is available for your use.
Here we have entered "ccsc_01" as our desired e-mail name, and "Click Availability"..
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Next we will find out if the address name is available.
From the response seen below, we have found that the desired address is available.
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We will need to scroll down to continue.
Here we have scrolled down, and are asked to enter a "Password".
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The next screen well present some factors about choosing a
"identification name" or "ID", and a "password".
For more about selection of either of these, click here.
More on the selection of an ID-names and Passwords.
- Selection of ID's and Password is a problem when you are repeated asked for them.
One should use the least number of sets as possible.
Changing the passwords may not always be the best advice.
- When selecting an ID-name you should have a password that relates to it.
The ID/PASSWORD combination should be an "associated pair"!
- What is an "associated pair" ?
Two words where the "id-name" emplies the "password".
- Examples of associated pairs:
"porkchops" for an ID, and a password of "applesause", or
"bread" and "butter", "largemouth" and "bass", "pink" and "submarine",
and "brown" and "fox".
- The number of associated pairs should be limited.
They should be used in first, second, third, fourth... in order.
- If you are forced to use a specific "id-name" then there should be a limited
set of "associated passwords". Example maybe use modifications of
your "first love's" name, like "arlene",
"rlene", "arlyne", or "arlene16c" because that was her apartment number.
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In the next screen well present some factors about choosing a
"identification name" or "ID", and a "password".
The screen will display a "password strength" based
on the level of "mild" to "strong".
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In the next screen we have confirmed our password by typing the password a second time.
The next entries are informational aspects that can be used
if you forget your "password".
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Next is series of questions whose responses should be "truely" entered. Why?
It's simple most of us can't remember the lies we tell.
Click the "selection indicator",  ,
at the end of the entry window. Then select a choice from the dropdown box.
I don't know what Grandpa did, so I will enter his name.
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One has to remember what the "secret" question is as Hotmail will not tell you.
One should be truthful in these entries so you know the what you entered.
Next you are asked for an alternate email address. Why?
Because, if you can't remember this e-mail address and Hotmail needs to send you
an email, where can it be sent?
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Enter an email address or one of someone where you could get an e-mail.
Scroll down to more enter personal information.
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Next screen shows entries for First Name, Last Name, Gender, and Birthday. Warning: Be honest!
Next we are to select "state", enter Zip and then select the Time Zone
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Next we have a "checkbox" entry to consider. Then we enter a requested character string.
Enter the requested character string.
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Scroll further down the screen.
Enter and verify the string of characters.
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Scroll down and read aggrement text.
Read aggrement.
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Continue on ....
You are then asked if "I Accept" or "Cancel".
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Next we can expect acceptance and a response.
But, what we have is a rejection and request for information. Here the response is to short.
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I will enter another name for my Grandfather.
The new entry was made witha change in valid enteies.
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Try again.
It appears we can't read. Only eight characters are presented and requested.
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It appears there is not a "7" preceeding the "2". Thus delete it and try again.
Aww! It appears we have had our e-mail address accepted.
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Let's click "use your new e-mail address" and start a request to write a hotmail e-mail.
This is Hotmail.com's homepage. Note the three "radio" (mutually exclusive) buttons.
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Select the center radio button,
then send an email to yourself (ccsc_01@hotmail.com).
Enter your e-mail address.
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Next we need to enter our password.
Enter your password.
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Then click "Sign In".
If this message is displayed it indicates you are "requested" a "safe" site.
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If you get tried of the message, then click the checkbox to remove the "checkmark". Then, ckick "OK".
Read the message.
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Then Click "OK".
This is your initial interaction with Hotmail.com and they are
requesting you to confirm your request for an e-mail account.
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Click "Activiate My Account".
Remember to utilize your account once a month.
Here they are asking for your confirmation.
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Click "I Accept".
I suggest you do not click any of these checkboxes.
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Scroll down through all the pages of various topics until you reach the "Continue" Button.
Do not click "Get the Toolbar designed for Hotmail users -- Free!" else your browser will have an extra Tool Bar (unless you don't mind).
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Click "Continue".
Success! You are viewing the Hotmail e-mail window.
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Your have Mail! You have no one in your address book (contacts).
You have no e-mail from your contacts. And, you have no junk e-mail. Click "My Messages".
Having clicked "My Messages" you can view the introductory e-mail from Hotmail.com
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To read your first e-mail click "Hotmail Staff".
Here the e-mail is addressed to your address.
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Having read the mail, you can begin the "house cleaning" function and delete the e-mail.
Click "Delete" in the tool bar above.
Well, that's it. You have emptied your "inbox".
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No Next. But, there is still a lot to learn about Hotmail.com .
Click here to go to the top.
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