Add yahoo mail to osx mail app

To add Yahoo Mail to the OS X Mail app, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Ensure that IMAP is enabled on your Yahoo Mail account. To do this, follow these steps:
    • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
    • Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings."
    • Scroll down to the "More Settings" section and click on "Account Info."
    • Click on "Account Security" and make sure "IMAP Access" is enabled.
  3. Make sure you have the latest version of OS X and the Mail app.

Adding Yahoo Mail to OS X Mail App:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your Yahoo Mail account information:
    • Full Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the Mail app.
    • Email Address: Enter your Yahoo Mail address.
    • Password: Enter your Yahoo Mail password.
    • Description: Enter a description for your account (optional).
  7. Click "Continue."
  8. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  9. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap.yahoo.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: Your Yahoo Mail address
    • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
  10. Click "Continue."
  11. Select the folders you want to sync with your Yahoo Mail account. You can choose to sync all folders or select specific ones.
  12. Click "Create" to add the account.

Verify the Account:

  1. Go back to the Mail app and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
  2. Select "Preferences" and then "Accounts."
  3. Select your Yahoo Mail account from the list.
  4. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Verify that the IMAP settings are correct and the account is connected.

That's it! Your Yahoo Mail account should now be added to the OS X Mail app. You can access your Yahoo Mail inbox, compose new emails, and manage your account settings from within the Mail app.