How to access yahoo mail in outlook

To access your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook, you'll need to set up a Yahoo Mail account in Outlook using the IMAP protocol. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Yahoo Mail account.
2. You have Outlook installed on your device (Windows or macOS).
3. You have a valid Yahoo Mail account login credentials (username and password).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Outlook: Launch Outlook on your device.
2. Go to File: Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Outlook window.
3. Add Account: Click on "Add Account" from the left sidebar.
4. Manual setup or additional settings: Select "Manual setup or additional settings" and click "Next".
5. Choose Account Type: Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
6. Incoming Mail Server: Enter the following settings:
   • Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 993
   • Encryption: SSL/TLS
7. Outgoing Mail Server: Enter the following settings:
   • Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 587
   • Encryption: STARTTLS
8. Username: Enter your Yahoo Mail account username (without the "@yahoo.com" part).
9. Password: Enter your Yahoo Mail account password.
10. Click Next: Click "Next" to continue.
11. Finish: Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Verify Your Account: Outlook will now try to connect to your Yahoo Mail account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.

Tips and Considerations:

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP access in your Yahoo Mail account settings. To do this, go to your Yahoo Mail account settings, click on "More Settings" (gear icon), and then toggle the "IMAP Access" switch to "On".
• If you're using a Yahoo Mail account with two-factor authentication (2FA), you may need to generate an app password and use that instead of your regular password.
• Keep in mind that using IMAP may cause some issues with folder synchronization and may not work as seamlessly as using POP3.

By following these steps, you should be able to access your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook using the IMAP protocol. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!