Hotmail is now Outlook.com To sign in to Hotmail, you'll need your Microsoft account username and password. Microsoft Support
You can connect these accounts to modern desktop apps using IMAP and SMTP settings . The "Blessing and a Curse"
Unfortunately, . While you can still create new @outlook.com or @hotmail.com accounts, the Australian-specific domain is no longer available for new registrations. If you have one, hold onto it—it's a genuine piece of Australian digital history. Hotmail.com.au Email
Existing hotmail.com.au addresses remain fully functional. You can still:
The domain is still valid and properly configured to accept mail. Hotmail is now Outlook
In the early 2000s, Microsoft offered localized Hotmail domains to users in specific regions to encourage local adoption. For a limited window roughly , Australians had the option to register a .com.au variant.
This blog post covers the history and current status of the rare email domain. The Rarity of the Hotmail.com.au Email Address While you can still create new @outlook
If you still own a @hotmail.com.au email address, you are part of a very exclusive club of Australian internet users. While millions of people use the standard @hotmail.com or @outlook.com domains, the Australian-specific suffix is a relic from a specific era of Microsoft’s history. A Brief History