{"id":12736,"date":"2025-05-21T00:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/?p=12736"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:58:09","slug":"import-outlook-contacts-to-hotmail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/import-outlook-contacts-to-hotmail\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide to Import Outlook Contacts to Hotmail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In today&#8217;s fast-moving computerized world, staying attached is more important than ever. If you have been using MS Outlook for managing your email &amp; contact lists but want to import Outlook contacts to Hotmail or merge your contact information with Hotmail (now part of Outlook.com), you are not alone. Many users find themselves needing to switch between Microsoft\u2019s services or consolidate their data in one place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Luckily , importing contacts from Outlook to Hotmail is a straightforward process. In this blog post, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know about exporting contacts from Microsoft Outlook and importing them into your Hotmail (Outlook.com) account, step-by-step.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m1\"> Why to Transfer Outlook Contacts to Hotmail?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m2\"> Manual Way to Import Contacts from Outlook to Hotmail Account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#tips\">Tips for a Smooth Import<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m3\"> Alternative Way to Export Outlook Contacts to Hotmail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#issue\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m4\">Time to Conclude<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"m1\">Why Need to Import Contacts from Outlook to Hotmail?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hotmail offers an unforgettable experience with many unique and unusual features. They are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Unified Contact Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transferring contacts from Outlook to Hotmail lets you manage all your contacts in one place, so you can easily organize, search, and access your information across multiple devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Access from <\/b><strong>Anywhere<\/strong>: Hotmail (Outlook.com) runs in the cloud, so you can access your contacts from any internet-connected device, including your phone, tablet, or computer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Back up your Data:<\/b> Importing contacts to Hotmail ensures that your contacts are safely stored in the cloud, giving you a reliable backup in case anything happens to your local Outlook contacts.<\/li>\n<li><b>Migrate between Accounts: <\/b>If you&#8217;re switching from Outlook to Hotmail as your primary email platform, exporting your contacts can help you make the transition smoothly without losing any important information.<\/li>\n<li><b>Integration with Microsoft Services: <\/b>Saving your contacts to Hotmail allows for easy integration with other Microsoft services, such as Skype, OneDrive, and Teams, for better communication and collaboration across all platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;If you also need to move contacts to another email client, simply click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/import-outlook-contacts-to-thunderbird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Import Outlook Contacts to Thunderbird<\/strong><\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"m2\">Manual Method to Import Outlook Contacts to Hotmail (Outlook.com)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First, you\u2019ll need to export your contacts from the Outlook desktop application to a CSV file format<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Export Contacts from Outlook (Desktop App)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your <strong>Outlook<\/strong> account on your desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, Choose the File option in the upper left corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press <strong>Open and Export<\/strong> from the left menu. then Choose <\/span><strong>Import\/Export Wizard<\/strong> opens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/import-export-tab-1.png\" alt=\"import Outlook contacts to Hotmail\" width=\"472\" height=\"387\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit on the <strong>Export to a File<\/strong> and then Pick the <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/export-to-file.png\" alt=\"choose export to a file\" width=\"447\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Choose CSV {<\/strong>Comma Separated Values }\u200b and then <strong>click<\/strong> on the <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/csv-1.png\" alt=\"import contacts from Outlook to Hotmail\" width=\"420\" height=\"304\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the <strong>folder<\/strong> containing your contacts (usually named <strong>Contacts<\/strong>) and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/folder-to-export.png\" alt=\"select folder your contacts\" width=\"437\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Click<\/strong> on the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button to select where to save the exported data file (for example, your desktop) and specify a file name (for example, <strong>Contacts<\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/browse-location.png\" alt=\"export outlook contacts to Hotmail\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to export your contacts to a CSV file.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/06-map-custom-fields.png\" alt=\"export contacts to CSV file\" width=\"437\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Import Contacts to Hotmail (Outlook.com)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once your CSV file is ready, follow these steps to import the contacts into your Hotmail account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Open<\/strong> <strong>browser<\/strong> and go to <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<strong>com<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Log<\/strong> in to your <strong>Hotmail<\/strong>\/<strong>Outlook.com<\/strong> account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Click<\/strong> the <strong>Contacts<\/strong> icon in the lower left corner (or go to <strong>Outlook<\/strong> <strong>Contacts<\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/login-to-outlook.com_.png\" alt=\"click contacts\" width=\"562\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/login-to-outlook.com_.png 800w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/login-to-outlook.com_-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <strong>Contacts view<\/strong>, select <strong>Manage<\/strong> (gear icon), then select <strong>Import Contacts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02-import-contacts.png\" alt=\"import contacts\" width=\"547\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02-import-contacts.png 800w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02-import-contacts-768x683.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and <strong>select the CSV file<\/strong> you exported from Outlook desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/browse-button.png\" alt=\"select csv\" width=\"624\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/browse-button.png 800w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/browse-button-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <strong>Import<\/strong> to <strong>transfer contacts to your Hotmail<\/strong> account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/press-import-1.png\" alt=\"click import\" width=\"674\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/press-import-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/press-import-1-768x440.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, the process of importing <strong>CSV<\/strong> file to Hotmail account is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/importing-contacts.png\" alt=\"importing CSV file\" width=\"676\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/importing-contacts.png 800w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/importing-contacts-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hotmail will now upload the contacts and integrate them into your address book. You should see a success message once the import is complete.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tips\">Tips for a Smooth Import<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Modern Outlook Versions:<\/strong> Older Outlook versions (like 2007 or 2010) may export contacts with outdated formatting. Upgrade if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Signed In<\/strong>: Don\u2019t log out during the import process to avoid interruptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a Desktop Browser<\/strong>: Some mobile browsers may not support file uploads properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the Original File<\/strong>: Save a copy of the CSV file as a backup in case anything goes wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"m3\">Alternative Solution to Import Outlook Contacts to Hotmail Account<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>VCF Exporter <\/strong>is an application that is used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/export-outlook-contacts-to-vcard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>export multiple Outlook contacts to vCard<\/strong><\/a> and another file formats with all all information. Thus, users can easily use this tool to export contacts stored in Outlook account at once without having to use the Outlook application. Batch conversion can be done using the add folder feature of this tool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mr-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" style=\"background: #28a745; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/download\/SYS1V1E2T\/22\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" style=\"background: #ff6800; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/buy\/SYS1V1E2T\/22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This tool is a powerful utility to export Outlook contacts to Hotmail-compatible CSV format and various file formats and email clients. Apart from this, this utility also you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/import-outlook-contacts-to-hotmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>import Outlook contacts to Yahoo Mail<\/strong><\/a> easily.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Steps to Import Contacts from Outlook to Hotmail<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Download<\/strong> and run the <strong>vCard Export tool<\/strong> on your desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Load<\/strong> the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> <strong>data<\/strong> file from the default path.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>View<\/strong> the full <strong>preview<\/strong> on the software screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Select<\/strong> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>CSV <\/b>and define the <strong>location<\/strong> path.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <strong>Export<\/strong> and get the <strong>final<\/strong> result.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Finally, <strong>login<\/strong> to <strong>Hotmail<\/strong> and <strong>import <\/strong>resultant <strong>CSV contacts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02-import-contacts.png\" alt=\"move Outlook contacts to Hotmail account\" width=\"603\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02-import-contacts.png 800w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02-import-contacts-768x683.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Issues\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1: Problem: Contacts didn\u2019t import correctly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>: <strong>Double-check<\/strong> the <strong>CSV <\/strong>formatting. Ensure column headers match standard fields like <strong>First<\/strong> <strong>Name<\/strong>, <strong>Last<\/strong> <strong>Name<\/strong>, &amp; <strong>Email<\/strong> <strong>Address<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>2: Problem: Duplicate Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>: <strong>Outlook.com<\/strong> OR Hotmail often detects duplicates and gives you the option to merge them. You can also use the \u201c<strong>Clean up contacts<\/strong>\u201d feature under the Manage menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3: Problem: Error Message During Import<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ans<\/strong>: Ensure your <strong>CSV<\/strong> <strong>file<\/strong> is saved in UTF-8 encoding. Some characters (like accents or symbols) might break if not properly encoded.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"m4\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this article, we have discussed various ways to import Outlook contacts to Hotmail account. While some of these methods are manual, they put your data at risk and require technical knowledge. On the contrary, the export tool recommended by experts is designed for non-technical users. It provides you with a smooth and secure migration, along with other useful features. Users can also instantly import contacts from Outlook to Hotmail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s fast-moving computerized world, staying attached is more important than ever. 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