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:
- Make sure you have a Yahoo Mail account.
- 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.
- Make sure you have the latest version of OS X and the Mail app.
Adding Yahoo Mail to OS X Mail App:
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
- 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).
- Click "Continue."
- Select "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the following IMAP settings:
- Host Name: imap.yahoo.com
- Port: 993
- Username: Your Yahoo Mail address
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
- Click "Continue."
- Select the folders you want to sync with your Yahoo Mail account. You can choose to sync all folders or select specific ones.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Verify the Account:
- Go back to the Mail app and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
- Select "Preferences" and then "Accounts."
- Select your Yahoo Mail account from the list.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- 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.