Can't add yahoo mail to outlook

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you add your Yahoo Mail account to Outlook:

Method 1: Add Yahoo Mail account using IMAP

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
  3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
  4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  5. In the Server Information section:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.yahoo.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yahoo.com
    • Port: 993 (IMAP) and 587 (SMTP)
  6. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Add Yahoo Mail account using POP

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
  3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
  4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  5. In the Server Information section:
    • Incoming mail server: pop.mail.yahoo.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yahoo.com
    • Port: 110 (POP) and 587 (SMTP)
  6. Click Next and then Finish.

Troubleshooting tips

  1. Make sure you're using the correct login credentials (username and password).
  2. Check that your Yahoo Mail account is set to allow less secure apps to access your account. You can do this by going to your Yahoo Mail account settings and looking for the "Less secure apps" or "Allow apps that use less secure sign in" option.
  3. If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, try temporarily disabling it to see if it's blocking the connection.
  4. Check your Outlook settings to ensure that the account is set to use the correct protocol (IMAP or POP).
  5. If you're still having issues, try resetting your Yahoo Mail account password and then re-adding the account to Outlook.

I hope these steps and tips help you resolve the issue and add your Yahoo Mail account to Outlook successfully!