Apple mail not sending yahoo mail

Frustrating! Let's troubleshoot the issue together. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:

Check your account settings

  1. Make sure your Yahoo account is set up correctly in Apple Mail:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Select your Yahoo account and click "Edit" (or "Gear" icon).
    • Verify that your Yahoo email address and password are correct.
    • Ensure that the "Account Type" is set to "IMAP" or "POP".
  2. Check your Yahoo account settings:
    • Log in to your Yahoo account online.
    • Go to Settings (gear icon) > Account Info > Account Security.
    • Ensure that "Allow apps to access your account" is enabled.

Check your email settings

  1. Verify that your email settings are correct:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Select your Yahoo account and click "Edit" (or "Gear" icon).
    • Check the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" settings:
      • Incoming Mail Server: imap.yahoo.com (IMAP) or pop.yahoo.com (POP)
      • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.yahoo.com
    • Ensure that the "Port" settings are correct:
      • IMAP: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
      • POP: 995 (SSL) or 110 (TLS)
      • SMTP: 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)
  2. Check your email account password:
    • Make sure you're using the correct password for your Yahoo account.

Check for server issues

  1. Check Yahoo's server status:
    • Visit Yahoo's Server Status page to see if there are any known issues.
  2. Check Apple's server status:
    • Visit Apple's System Status page to see if there are any known issues with Mail.

Reset your email account

  1. Try resetting your email account:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Select your Yahoo account and click "Edit" (or "Gear" icon).
    • Click "Reset" and follow the prompts to reset your account.

Additional troubleshooting steps

  1. Try sending a test email:
    • Compose a new email in Apple Mail and send it to yourself.
    • If the email doesn't send, try sending it again.
  2. Check your email logs:
    • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
    • Select your Yahoo account and click "Edit" (or "Gear" icon).
    • Click "View Logs" to see any error messages related to sending emails.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try resetting your Apple Mail app or seeking further assistance from Apple Support or Yahoo Support.