Create a new email folder in Outlook

If you receive a large amount of email, you can create new folders to organize your Outlook account. You can also add subfolders inside a folder. Follow our steps below to create a new email folder in Outlook.

How to create a new email folder in Outlook

Step 1: Log into your Outlook account.

Step 2: Hover mouse over Folders and click the + button to the right.

Step 3: Enter a folder name and press Enter.

To add a subfolder:

Step 1: Right-click the folder that you want to add a subfolder.

Step 2: Select Create new subfolder.

Step 3: Enter a folder name.

Step 4: Press the Enter key on your keyboard.