[FIX] Can’t Add Account To Mail App In Windows 10

If 'Add account' link not working/or is blank or you can't add account to Mail app in Windows 10, this article will show you how to fix it.

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In Windows 10, you have default Mail app which works fine for most of the users. It helps you to manage multiple email accounts in handy way. However, sometimes you might not be able to use Mail app correctly. This article talks about one of the common issue faced by users with Mail app.

Actually, the common problem is that you might not able to add accounts to this app. Some users reference that they can’t add very first account to Mail app. While there are some others who say that can’t add secondary account to Mail app on their Windows 10. The reason is Add account link in Mail app is not working and when you click it, nothing happens. The link is actually integrated another wizard that lets you add new account and then synchronize the Mail app with it.

FIX Can't Add Account To Mail App In Windows 10

Well, whatever is the case, the bottom-line is that you’ve trouble adding account(s) in Mail app. So if you’re also the victim of this issue, first suggestion for you is to reset Mail app.

Next thing you can try to fix this problem perform reinstall or re-register the Mail app. Follow this guide for detailed steps:

How to re-register Mail app in Windows 10

In case if you still have the problem, you can try below mentioned steps to overcome this:

FIX: Can’t Add Account To Mail App In Windows 10

1. Right click on Start Button and select Command Prompt (Admin).

FIX Can't Add Account To Mail App In Windows 10

2. In the administrative Command Prompt window, type following command and press Enter key:

DISM.exe /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:OneCoreUAP.OneSync~~~~0.0.1.0

FIX Can't Add Account To Mail App In Windows 10

3. Let the command completed, which may take few seconds. Once done, you can close Command Prompt and reboot the machine.

After restarting your system, check Mail app and you should be able to add accounts now.

FIX Can't Add Account To Mail App In Windows 10

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Kapil Arya
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Kapil holds Microsoft MVP title in Windows IT Pro expertise, 11-times in a row (2014-2025). He is 8-times Windows Insider MVP as well, and author of 'Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting' book. In 2015, Microsoft India accomplished him as 'Windows 10 Champion'. Being passionate Windows blogger, he loves to help others on fixing their system issues. Kapil has worked with official Microsoft Community Engagement Team (CET) on several community projects. You can subscribe him for news/updates and fixes for Windows.