Can't receive emails on yahoo mail
Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem:
Check your account settings
- Ensure your account is active and not suspended.
- Check your account's email address and password are correct.
- Verify your account's security settings, such as two-factor authentication (2FA) or CAPTCHA.
Check your email client settings
- If you're using a third-party email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird), check its settings to ensure they're correct.
- Make sure your email client is configured to use the correct Yahoo Mail server settings:
- Server:
imap.yahoo.com
(IMAP) orpop.yahoo.com
(POP3) - Port: 993 (IMAP) or 110 (POP3)
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Server:
Check your email filters
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and check your filters (Settings > Filters).
- Ensure that no filters are blocking incoming emails.
- Try disabling any filters that might be causing issues.
Check for spam or junk emails
- Check your Spam or Junk folder to see if any emails are being sent there.
- Mark any legitimate emails as "Not Spam" to help improve your account's filtering.
Check for account issues
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and check for any error messages or notifications.
- If you see an error message, try resolving the issue by following the instructions provided.
Try resetting your account
- Log out of your Yahoo Mail account.
- Clear your browser's cache and cookies.
- Log back in to your Yahoo Mail account.
Contact Yahoo Support
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Yahoo Support for further assistance:
- Go to the Yahoo Help Center (help.yahoo.com).
- Click on "Contact Us" and select your issue type (e.g., "I'm having trouble receiving emails").
- Fill out the form with your issue details and submit it.
I hope these steps help you resolve the issue and start receiving emails on your Yahoo Mail account again!