> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dexcore.gitbook.io/guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dexcore.gitbook.io/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/quick-start.md).

# Quick Start

Step-by-step workflow for setting up Outlook/Hotmail accounts in DexCore.

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⏱ **Estimated time:** 10–15 minutes for the full account setup.
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## ✅ Before You Start — Checklist

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**Before you continue, make sure:**

* [ ] DexCore is installed and you can log in — 👉 [Installation](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/setup/installation/installation.md)
* [ ] Config file is set up with IMAP and domains — 👉 [Config File](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/setup/installation/config-file.md)
* [ ] Proxy file has your proxies — 👉 [Proxy File](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/setup/installation/proxy-file.md)
* [ ] Task file has your accounts (Email + Password columns filled) — 👉 [Task File](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/task-file.md)
* [ ] Ron's CSV Editor is installed — 👉 [Installation](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/setup/installation/installation.md)
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**If the bot stops without showing any error** — check your proxies first. Dead proxies cause silent stops on any function. 👉 [Proxy File](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/setup/installation/proxy-file.md)
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Each step depends on the previous one — follow the order below.
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## Setup Flow

```
🔍 Check Emails → 📧 Set Recovery → 🔐 Set 2FA → 🔄 Change Password → 📨 Set Rule
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### Step 1: Check the Accounts

👉 Use the [**Check Emails**](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/features/check-emails.md) function with **Check for Security** enabled.

**✅ Success looks like:** State shows **"Successful"** — the account has no existing protection and is ready for setup.

**❌ Failure looks like:** State shows **"Worth protection"** — the account already has someone else's security. You CANNOT use these accounts unless you have access to that protection.

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Remove accounts that show "Worth protection" from your task file, or move them to a separate file.
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### Step 2: Set Recovery Emails

👉 Use the [**Set Recovery Email**](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/features/set-recovery-email.md) function. Choose the recovery type in **Settings**.

**✅ Success looks like:** State shows **"Successful"** and the Recovery Email column is filled with an email address on your domain.

**❌ Failure looks like:** State shows an error (often "Limit send OTP" or "IMAP failed"). This means your IMAP is not set up correctly. 👉 Fix your [Config File](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/setup/installation/config-file.md) first.

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Your IMAP must be connected to the bot through the **Config** file, and your domains must be linked to it. Without this, the bot cannot receive OTP codes.
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### Step 3: Set up 2FA

👉 Use the [**Set 2FA**](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/features/set-2fa.md) function.

**What is 2FA?** Two-Factor Authentication — an extra security layer that requires a code from a special key in addition to your password.

**✅ Success looks like:** State shows **"Successful"** and the 2FA column is filled with a long key (like `JBSWY3DPEHPK3PXP`).

**❌ Failure looks like:** Error states. Most common cause: Recovery Email was not set in Step 2. Go back and do Step 2 first.

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**Save your 2FA keys!** If you lose them, you'll need the recovery email to reset. Always keep backups of your task file.
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### Step 4: Change Passwords

👉 Use the [**Change Security**](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/features/change-security.md) function with the **Change Password** parameter enabled.

**✅ Success looks like:** State shows **"Successful"** and the Password column has a new password.

**❌ Failure looks like:** Error states — usually means 2FA or Recovery Email is missing. Go back to Steps 2–3.

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### Step 5: Set up Forwarding / Redirect

1. First, open your task file and fill in the **Forward/Redirect** column with your master email addresses.
2. Then use the [**Set Rule**](/guide/dexcore-guide-fr/modules/outlook-hotmail/features/set-rule.md) function after configuring parameters in **Settings**.

**✅ Success looks like:** State shows **"Successful"** — emails from this account will now be forwarded to your master email.

**❌ Failure looks like:** Error states — this usually means 2FA or Recovery Email is missing. Both MUST be set before this step.

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**Important:** Logging into the account manually (via browser) after setting rules may disable the forwarding. This is a known Microsoft behavior. Use your master inbox to check emails instead.
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## Why This Order Matters

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* 2FA requires a Recovery Email to be set first
* Set Rule (forwarding) requires both 2FA and Recovery Email
* Skipping a step causes Outlook security prompts that interrupt the bot
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