Connect yahoo mail to mac mail

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

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Ensure that your Mac is running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
  3. You'll need to enable IMAP in your Yahoo Mail account settings.

Enabling IMAP in Yahoo Mail:

  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 your changes.

Setting up Yahoo Mail in Mac Mail:

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password in the required fields.
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • 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
  8. Click "Continue" and then "Create" to create the account.

Configuring Advanced Settings:

  1. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  2. Set the "Use SSL" option to "Yes" for both the incoming and outgoing servers.
  3. Set the "Authentication" option to "Password" for both the incoming and outgoing servers.
  4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Verify Your Account:

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" tab.
  2. Select your Yahoo Mail account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. Verify that the account is set up correctly by clicking the "Test" button.

That's it! Your Yahoo Mail account should now be connected to Mac Mail using IMAP. You can access your Yahoo Mail inbox, send and receive emails, and manage your account settings within Mac Mail.