How to enable imap in yahoo mail on android

To enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail on Android, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail settings

  1. Open Yahoo Mail on your Android device.
  2. Tap the gear icon () in the top right corner to access settings.
  3. Scroll down and tap on "More settings" or "Account settings".
  4. Tap on "Account" or "Account info".
  5. Scroll down to the "Account settings" section.
  6. Tap on "IMAP" or "IMAP settings".
  7. Toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.

Step 2: Configure IMAP settings

  1. In the IMAP settings page, you'll see the following settings:
    • "IMAP Server": imap.mail.yahoo.com
    • "IMAP Port": 993
    • "IMAP Encryption": SSL/TLS
    • "IMAP Authentication": Password
  2. Make sure these settings are correct and match the ones shown above.

Step 3: Add Yahoo Mail account to your Android device

  1. Go to your Android device's Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap on "Accounts" or "Accounts & sync".
  3. Tap on "Add account" or "Add new account".
  4. Select "Yahoo Mail" from the list of available accounts.
  5. Enter your Yahoo Mail email address and password.
  6. Tap "Next" and then "Sign in".
  7. You may be prompted to allow access to your Yahoo Mail account. Tap "Allow" to grant permission.

Step 4: Configure IMAP account on your Android device

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" or "Accounts & sync" page.
  2. Find your Yahoo Mail account and tap on it.
  3. Tap on the three vertical dots or the gear icon next to your account name.
  4. Tap on "Account settings" or "Edit account".
  5. Scroll down to the "Sync settings" section.
  6. Toggle the switch next to "IMAP" to the "On" position.

That's it! Your Yahoo Mail account should now be set up to use IMAP on your Android device. You can check your email settings by going to the Yahoo Mail app and checking the IMAP settings page.