Error: "Account already exists" when adding a functional mailbox in Outlook for Mac


Symptoms

You receive the following message when attempting to add a TechMail functional mailbox account in Outlook for Mac:

Account already exists.

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Cause

You are attempting to add the mailbox directly in the Accounts window. A functional mailbox must be added under an existing account.

Resolution

Follow our published instructions for adding a functional mailbox to Outlook for Mac.


OUTCOME

You will be able to add the functional mailbox when using the proper instructions.