Can't get yahoo mail in my mac mail program mojave

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you get Yahoo Mail working in your Mac Mail program on Mojave:

Step 1: Check your Yahoo Mail settings

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select your Yahoo Mail account from the list of accounts.
  5. Check that the "Account Type" is set to "IMAP" (not POP).
  6. Make sure the "Incoming Mail Server" is set to "imap.yahoo.com" and the "Outgoing Mail Server" is set to "smtp.yahoo.com".
  7. Verify that your Yahoo Mail login credentials are correct.

Step 2: Enable IMAP in your Yahoo Mail account

  1. Go to the Yahoo Mail website and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner, then select "Settings" (or use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Alt + S).
  3. Scroll down to the "More Settings" section.
  4. Click on "Account Settings" and then select "Account Info".
  5. Look for the "IMAP Access" section and make sure it's enabled.

Step 3: Check your Mac Mail settings for IMAP

  1. Go back to the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select your Yahoo Mail account from the list of accounts.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  6. Make sure the "Use SSL" checkbox is selected for both the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server".

Step 4: Try restarting your Mac Mail app

  1. Close the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Wait for a few seconds.
  3. Open the Mail app again.

Step 5: Check for any errors or issues

  1. If you're still having trouble, try checking the Mail app's error log:
    • Go to the Mail app's preferences (Command + Comma).
    • Click on the "Debug" tab.
    • Look for any error messages related to your Yahoo Mail account.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try resetting your Mac Mail app's settings or seeking further assistance from Apple Support or Yahoo Mail's support team.