Back up yahoo mail in gmail

A great idea! Backing up your Yahoo Mail account to Gmail can help you keep your emails safe and easily accessible in case something happens to your Yahoo account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do just that:

Method 1: Using IMAP

1. Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail:
   • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on "Accounts" and then "Account info".
   • Scroll down to the "Account settings" section and toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.
2. Set up IMAP in Gmail:
   • Log in to your Gmail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
   • Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" or "Add a mail account" (depending on your Gmail version).
   • Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password.
   • Select "IMAP" as the account type.
   • Click "Add account".
3. Configure IMAP settings:
   • In the "POP3 Mail Account" window, enter the following settings:
     • Server: imap.yahoo.com
     • Port: 993
     • Username: your Yahoo Mail address
     • Password: your Yahoo Mail password
   • Click "Add account" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using POP3

1. Enable POP3 in Yahoo Mail:
   • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on "Accounts" and then "Account info".
   • Scroll down to the "Account settings" section and toggle the switch next to "POP" to the "On" position.
2. Set up POP3 in Gmail:
   • Log in to your Gmail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
   • Click on "Add a POP3 mail account" or "Add a mail account" (depending on your Gmail version).
   • Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password.
   • Select "POP3" as the account type.
   • Click "Add account".
3. Configure POP3 settings:
   • In the "POP3 Mail Account" window, enter the following settings:
     • Server: pop.yahoo.com
     • Port: 995
     • Username: your Yahoo Mail address
     • Password: your Yahoo Mail password
   • Click "Add account" to complete the setup.

Tips and Considerations

• Make sure you have a stable internet connection and a decent amount of storage space in your Gmail account, as this process may take some time.
• You may need to wait for a few hours for the emails to sync completely.
• Keep in mind that this method will only backup your emails, not your contacts or calendar events.
• If you have a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party email client or service to manage your email backups.

By following these steps, you'll be able to backup your Yahoo Mail account to Gmail, ensuring that your emails are safe and easily accessible.