Turn off the circuit breaker for the outlet
Verify power is off with a voltage tester
Remove the outlet cover plate
Unscrew and pull the outlet out of the electrical box
Identify the wires
Connect the black or red hot wire to the brass screw
Connect the white neutral wire to the silver screw
Connect the bare or green ground wire to the green screw
Tighten all terminal screws securely
If using back-wire or side-wire terminals, follow the outlet’s markings
Fold the wires neatly into the box
Screw the outlet back into the electrical box
Reinstall the cover plate
Turn the breaker back on
Test the outlet with a plug-in tester or device