Connect yahoo mail to outlook android

Here's a step-by-step guide to connect your Yahoo Mail account to Outlook on your Android device:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Yahoo Mail account.
  2. You have an Outlook app installed on your Android device.
  3. You have a Microsoft account (Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Live.com) or are willing to create one.

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail

  1. Open Yahoo Mail on your computer or mobile device.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and click on "Account info."
  4. Click on "Account security" and toggle the switch next to "Allow apps to access your account" to the "On" position.
  5. Scroll down to the "POP and IMAP" section and toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.
  6. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Step 2: Set up Outlook on your Android device

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the "Hamburger menu" (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner and select "Settings."
  3. Tap "Add account" and select "Other account."
  4. Select "Yahoo" as the account type.
  5. Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password.
  6. Tap "Sign in" to authenticate your account.

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings

  1. Tap the "Hamburger menu" (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner and select "Settings."
  2. Tap "Account" and then "Yahoo."
  3. Tap "IMAP" and toggle the switch to the "On" position.
  4. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Server: imap.yahoo.com
    • Port: 993
    • Security: SSL/TLS
  5. Tap "Save" to save your changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

  1. Outlook will attempt to verify your Yahoo Mail account. If successful, you'll see a confirmation message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you may need to restart the Outlook app or try again later.

That's it! Your Yahoo Mail account should now be connected to Outlook on your Android device. You can access your Yahoo Mail inbox, send and receive emails, and manage your account settings within the Outlook app.