Configure outlook express for yahoo mail

Here's a step-by-step guide to configure Outlook Express for Yahoo Mail:

Prerequisites:

• Outlook Express version 6.0 or later
• Yahoo Mail account
• Internet connection

Step 1: Launch Outlook Express

Open Outlook Express on your computer.

Step 2: Create a new account

Click on "Tools" in the top menu bar, then select "Accounts" from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Add a new account

Click on "Add" and select "Mail" from the list of options.

Step 4: Enter account information

In the "Internet Mail Account" window, enter the following information:

• Account Name: Your name (e.g., John Doe)
• Email Address: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [email protected])
• User Name: Your Yahoo Mail username (e.g., johndoe)
• Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
• POP3 Server: pop.mail.yahoo.com
• SMTP Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
• Port: 110 (for POP3) and 587 (for SMTP)

Step 5: Configure advanced settings

Click on the "Advanced" tab and make the following changes:

• Incoming Mail Server: pop.mail.yahoo.com
• Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
• Use same settings as my incoming mail server: Check this box
• Use a secure connection (SSL): Check this box for both POP3 and SMTP

Step 6: Save the account

Click "OK" to save the account settings.

Step 7: Test the account

Click on "Send/Receive" to test the account. If everything is set up correctly, you should be able to send and receive emails using your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook Express.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Yahoo Mail account using Outlook Express.