How to allow outlook to access yahoo mail

To allow Outlook to access your Yahoo Mail account, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in setup

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  4. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Yahoo Mail account.
  5. In the "Server Information" section, enter the following settings:
    • Server type: IMAP
    • Server: imap.yahoo.com
    • Port: 993
    • Use SSL to connect: Yes
    • Use a secure connection (SSL): Yes
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using Yahoo's settings

  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 "Accounts" section and click on "Account settings".
  4. Click on "Connect your account" and select "Outlook".
  5. Enter your Outlook account credentials and click "Connect".
  6. You'll be redirected to the Outlook setup page. Follow the prompts to complete the setup.

Additional settings

After setting up your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook, you may need to configure some additional settings:

  1. IMAP vs. POP: Yahoo Mail recommends using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) instead of POP (Post Office Protocol). IMAP allows you to access your emails from multiple devices and keep them synchronized.
  2. Folder structure: Yahoo Mail uses a different folder structure than Outlook. You may need to create new folders in Outlook to match the ones in Yahoo Mail.
  3. Syncing issues: If you encounter syncing issues, try restarting Outlook or checking the Yahoo Mail server status.

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