Can i use thunderbird to get my yahoo mail

Yes, you can use Thunderbird to access your Yahoo Mail account. Here's how:

1. Install Thunderbird: First, download and install Thunderbird from the official Mozilla website if you haven't already.
2. Create a new account: Launch Thunderbird and click on "Create a new account" in the start page.
3. Choose "Other": Select "Other" as the email provider type.
4. Enter your Yahoo Mail account details: Enter your Yahoo Mail email address and password in the respective fields.
5. Configure the account: Thunderbird will ask you to configure your account settings. You can choose to use IMAP or POP3 to access your Yahoo Mail account. IMAP is recommended as it allows for two-way synchronization between your email client and Yahoo Mail.
6. Set up the account: Follow the prompts to set up your account. You may need to enter additional settings, such as the incoming and outgoing server names, ports, and authentication methods.
7. Start using Thunderbird: Once you've set up your account, you can start using Thunderbird to access your Yahoo Mail account.

Here are some additional tips:

• IMAP settings: If you choose to use IMAP, the settings are:
  • Incoming server: imap.yahoo.com
  • Port: 993
  • Authentication: SSL/TLS
  • Outgoing server: smtp.yahoo.com
  • Port: 587
  • Authentication: STARTTLS
• POP3 settings: If you choose to use POP3, the settings are:
  • Incoming server: pop.yahoo.com
  • Port: 995
  • Authentication: SSL/TLS
  • Outgoing server: smtp.yahoo.com
  • Port: 587
  • Authentication: STARTTLS
• Yahoo Mail limitations: Keep in mind that Yahoo Mail has some limitations when using it with Thunderbird. For example, you may not be able to use some of Yahoo's advanced features, such as filters or labels.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up Thunderbird to access your Yahoo Mail account.