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Fix Outlook Sign-In Redirects to GoDaddy in Windows 11
Question details
The user needs to locate the Apps and Features menu in Windows 11 and prevent Outlook from automatically redirecting to a GoDaddy login page when setting up an external email address.
- Product
- Microsoft Outlook
- Device & OS
- Windows 11
- Scenario
- Setting up a non-Microsoft email account (like xtra.co.nz) in Outlook on a new Windows 11 computer.
- Observed behavior
- Outlook's automatic setup incorrectly redirects to a GoDaddy sign-in page, and the user cannot find the legacy Apps and Features menu in Windows 11 settings.
Before attempting to configure your email manually, ensure you have the correct IMAP/POP and SMTP server settings from your email provider.
Manually Configure Your Email Account in Outlook
Use the manual setup option in Outlook to bypass the incorrect GoDaddy auto-discover redirect and input your provider's server settings.
When Outlook attempts to automatically configure certain third-party email addresses, it may misinterpret the domain routing and redirect you to a GoDaddy sign-in page. Using manual configuration forces Outlook to use the exact server addresses you provide.
Launch Classic Outlook, enter your email address, select 'Advanced options', check the box for 'Let me set up my account manually', and click 'Connect'.
If you are using the New Outlook interface, enter your email address, select 'Show more', and proceed to manually input your configuration details.
Select IMAP or POP depending on your preference, then enter the incoming and outgoing server details provided by your email host.
Locate Installed Apps in Windows 11 Settings
Find the new location for managing software, including repairing your Microsoft 365 installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Outlook redirect my email login to GoDaddy?
This usually happens when Outlook's Autodiscover service misreads the domain hosting records, or if there is a cached record pointing to GoDaddy. Using the manual setup option bypasses the Autodiscover process.
Where is 'Apps and Features' located in Windows 11?
Microsoft renamed and moved this settings page in Windows 11. You can now access your software list by opening Settings, selecting 'Apps' from the sidebar, and clicking 'Installed apps'.
How do I find my email server settings for manual setup?
You can find your IMAP, POP, and SMTP server settings by visiting your email provider's official support website and searching for 'email server settings'.
