How come i cant open my yahoo mail on outlook

There could be several reasons why you're unable to open your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook. Here are some common issues and potential solutions:

  1. Incorrect login credentials: Make sure you're using the correct Yahoo Mail login credentials (username and password) in Outlook.
  2. Outlook version issue: Ensure you're using a compatible version of Outlook. Yahoo Mail supports Outlook 2013, 2016, and 2019.
  3. Yahoo Mail settings: Check your Yahoo Mail settings to ensure that IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is enabled. IMAP allows Outlook to access your Yahoo Mail account.
    • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
    • Click on the gear icon () and select "Settings."
    • Go to the "Accounts" tab.
    • Look for the "IMAP" setting and ensure it's enabled.
  4. Outlook configuration: Verify that your Outlook account is configured correctly to access Yahoo Mail.
    • In Outlook, go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Manage Profiles."
    • Select your Outlook profile and click "Edit."
    • Click on "Add" and select "Manual setup or additional server types."
    • Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next."
    • Enter your Yahoo Mail account details (username and password) and select "IMAP" as the server type.
    • Set the incoming and outgoing server addresses to imap.mail.yahoo.com and smtp.mail.yahoo.com, respectively.
    • Set the port numbers to 993 (IMAP) and 587 (SMTP), respectively.
    • Click "Next" and then "Finish."
  5. Firewall or antivirus software: Firewalls or antivirus software might be blocking the connection between Outlook and Yahoo Mail. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
  6. Yahoo Mail account issues: If you're experiencing issues with your Yahoo Mail account, try resetting your password or contacting Yahoo Mail support to resolve any account-related issues.
  7. Outlook add-in issues: If you're using an Outlook add-in, such as the Yahoo Mail add-in, try disabling it or uninstalling it to see if it resolves the issue.

If none of these solutions work, you can try resetting your Outlook profile or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or Yahoo Mail Support.