Configure yahoo mail in outlook

To configure Yahoo Mail in Outlook, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Yahoo Mail account.
2. You have Outlook 2010 or later version installed on your computer.
3. You have the IMAP protocol enabled on your Yahoo Mail account (by default, it's disabled).

Step 1: Enable IMAP on your Yahoo Mail account

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings."
3. Scroll down to the "More Settings" section and click on "Account Info."
4. Click on "Account security" and toggle the switch next to "IMAP Access" to the "On" position.
5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook

1. Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Add Account."
2. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next."
3. Select "Internet E-mail" and click "Next."
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your Outlook account.
   • Email Address: Your Yahoo Mail address.
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing folders).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • User Name: Your Yahoo Mail address.
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure additional settings (optional)

1. If you want to sync your Yahoo Mail folders, you'll need to configure the folder settings. To do this:
   • Go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account" > "Change."
   • Click on the "More Settings" button.
   • In the "More Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
   • Under "Root Folder Path," enter the following: imap://imap.mail.yahoo.com/INBOX
   • Click "OK" to save the changes.
2. If you want to use SSL/TLS encryption for your Yahoo Mail account, you can enable it by:
   • Going to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account" > "Change."
   • Clicking on the "More Settings" button.
   • In the "More Settings" window, clicking on the "Advanced" tab.
   • Selecting the "Use the following type of encrypted connection" dropdown menu and selecting "SSL/TLS" or "TLS."
   • Clicking "OK" to save the changes.

Troubleshooting tips:

• If you're having trouble connecting to your Yahoo Mail account, try checking the Yahoo Mail server settings or contacting Yahoo Mail support.
• If you're experiencing issues with folder syncing, try restarting Outlook or checking the folder settings.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection to your Yahoo Mail account.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook using IMAP.