How to add a new mail account to the Windows 8 Mail app?

Solution 1:

First, open the Charms bar by hitting Win+C or moving your mouse to the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Then, select Settings → Accounts → "Add an account".

Solution 2:

Below are the steps to get Yahoo Mail/Gmail on Windows 8:

1. On Windows 8 Mail App, move your mouse to either top or bottom left corner to access the sidebar
2. Click 'Settings' >> 'Account' to retrieve the list of active accounts
3. Click 'Add an Account' >> 'Other Account'
4. Choose 'IMAP' from the drop-down and enter your yahoo mail/Gmail id and password.
5. Windows 8 will configure the rest for you