To access these settings, click Outlook > Preferences > Accounts, select the IMAP account, and then click Advanced.įor information about the primary IMAP account settings, see Basic IMAP account settings for Outlook for Mac. Settings include options for downloading message headers and when to sync and update folders. The following table provides information and tips for entering advanced IMAP settings. Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac Outlook 2021 for Mac Office 2021 for Mac Outlook 2019 for Mac Office 2019 for Mac Outlook 2016 for Mac Office 2016 for Mac Office for business Office 365 Small Business More.