How to configure outlook yahoo mail in 2013

To configure Outlook 2013 to connect to Yahoo Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have a Yahoo Mail account.
2. Ensure that your Yahoo Mail account is set to allow IMAP access. You can do this by going to your Yahoo Mail settings, clicking on "More Settings" (gear icon), and then selecting "Accounts" and "IMAP Access". Make sure the toggle switch is turned on.
3. Download and install the Yahoo Mail IMAP settings file from the Yahoo Help page.

Configuring Outlook 2013:

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to "File" > "Add Account".
2. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
3. Choose "Internet E-mail" and click "Next".
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your Yahoo Mail account.
   • Email Address: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing folders).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.yahoo.com
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.yahoo.com
   • User Name: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
5. Click "More Settings" and go to the "Outgoing Server" tab.
   • Select "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
   • Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
6. Go to the "Advanced" tab.
   • Set the "Use the following type of encrypted connection" to "TLS" or "SSL".
   • Set the "Outgoing server (SMTP)" to "587" or "25".
7. Click "OK" to close the "More Settings" window.
8. Click "Next" to continue the setup process.
9. Outlook will test the connection. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
10. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Tips and Troubleshooting:

• Make sure you have the correct Yahoo Mail IMAP settings file installed on your computer.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your Yahoo Mail account settings to ensure IMAP access is enabled.
• If you're still having issues, try resetting your Outlook 2013 account settings and re-configuring your Yahoo Mail account.
• You may need to adjust the port numbers or encryption settings depending on your internet service provider or network configuration.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure Outlook 2013 to connect to your Yahoo Mail account using IMAP.