How to import mail from yahoo in office 365
To import mail from Yahoo into Office 365, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Office 365 Import Service
- Sign in to your Office 365 account and go to the Admin Center.
- Click on Settings > Organization > Mail > Import/Export.
- Click on Import and select Yahoo as the email provider.
- Enter your Yahoo email address and password to authenticate.
- Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Select the import format (e.g., PST, EML, or MSG).
- Click Import to start the import process.
Method 2: Using a Third-Party Tool
- Download and install a third-party tool like Yahoo Mail Backup or Mailbox Importer.
- Follow the tool's instructions to connect to your Yahoo account and select the folders you want to import.
- Choose the import format (e.g., PST, EML, or MSG).
- Select Office 365 as the destination email account.
- Enter your Office 365 email address and password to authenticate.
- Click Import to start the import process.
Method 3: Using IMAP
- Enable IMAP in your Yahoo account settings.
- Set up an IMAP account in Office 365:
- Go to the Settings > Accounts > Manage Accounts.
- Click Add an account and select IMAP.
- Enter your Yahoo email address and password.
- Set the IMAP server to
imap.yahoo.com
and the port to993
. - Set the SMTP server to
smtp.yahoo.com
and the port to587
.
- Configure the IMAP account to import mail from Yahoo:
- Go to the Settings > Accounts > Manage Accounts.
- Click on the three dots next to your Yahoo account and select Edit.
- Under Advanced, select Import and choose the folders you want to import.
Note: Before importing your Yahoo mail, make sure you have the necessary permissions and that your Yahoo account is not set to use two-factor authentication (2FA). Additionally, be aware that importing large amounts of data may take some time and may affect your Office 365 account's performance.