Connection to the outgoing server apple.smtp.mail.yahoo.com failed

The error "connection to the outgoing server apple.smtp.mail.yahoo.com failed" typically occurs when your email client or app is unable to connect to Yahoo's SMTP server to send an email. Here are some possible causes and solutions:

  1. Check your internet connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly.
  2. Verify your Yahoo account settings: Double-check that your Yahoo account settings are correct, including your username, password, and SMTP server settings.
  3. Check your email client or app settings: Make sure that your email client or app is configured to use the correct SMTP server settings for Yahoo. The SMTP server settings for Yahoo are:
    • Server: apple.smtp.mail.yahoo.com
    • Port: 587
    • Encryption: TLS
    • Authentication: Password
  4. Check for firewall or antivirus software issues: Firewalls or antivirus software may be blocking the connection to the SMTP server. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
  5. Check for Yahoo account issues: Ensure that your Yahoo account is not suspended or locked due to suspicious activity.
  6. Try using a different SMTP server: You can try using a different SMTP server, such as smtp.mail.yahoo.com or smtp-out.lightspeedsystems.com.
  7. Check for email client or app updates: Ensure that your email client or app is up-to-date, as updates may resolve connectivity issues.
  8. Reset your email client or app settings: Try resetting your email client or app settings to their default values.
  9. Contact Yahoo support: If none of the above solutions work, you can contact Yahoo support for further assistance.

Remember to always follow best practices for securing your email account, such as using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.