Can't set up yahoo mail in outlook

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

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have a Yahoo Mail account and you're able to access it through the Yahoo website.
2. Ensure you have Outlook installed on your device (Windows or Mac).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Add a new account in Outlook:
   • Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
   • Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
2. Choose the account type:
   • Select Internet Email and click Next.
3. Enter your account information:
   • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
   • Email Address: Enter your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Account Type: Select POP or IMAP (more on this later).
   • Incoming mail server: Enter imap.mail.yahoo.com (IMAP) or pop.mail.yahoo.com (POP).
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter smtp.mail.yahoo.com.
   • User Name: Enter your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Password: Enter your Yahoo Mail password.
4. Configure the account settings:
   • Incoming mail server port: 993 (IMAP) or 110 (POP).
   • Outgoing mail server port: 587.
   • Use the same settings as my incoming mail server: Check this box.
5. Test the account settings:
   • Click Next to test the account settings.

IMAP vs. POP:

• IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): Allows you to access your Yahoo Mail account from multiple devices and keep your emails synchronized across all devices.
• POP (Post Office Protocol): Downloads emails from your Yahoo Mail account to your local device, so you can only access them on that device.

Troubleshooting Tips:

1. Check your Yahoo Mail account settings: Ensure that your Yahoo Mail account is set up to allow POP or IMAP access. You can do this by going to the Yahoo Mail settings page and looking for the "Accounts" or "Settings" section.
2. Verify your account credentials: Double-check that your Yahoo Mail username and password are correct.
3. Check your Outlook settings: Ensure that your Outlook settings are correct, including the incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
4. Try restarting Outlook: Sometimes, restarting Outlook can resolve connectivity issues.

If you're still having trouble setting up your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook, feel free to provide more details about the error message you're seeing, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the issue.