How to import yahoo mail into outlook

To import Yahoo Mail into Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using IMAP

1. Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail:
   • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on the "Accounts" tab.
   • Scroll down to the "IMAP" section and toggle the switch to "On".
   • Click "Save" to save the changes.
2. Set up Outlook to connect to Yahoo Mail using IMAP:
   • Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
   • Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
   • Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
   • Enter your name, email address, and password.
   • In the "Server Information" section, select "IMAP" as the server type.
   • Enter the following settings:
     • Server: imap.yahoo.com
     • Port: 993
     • Encryption: SSL/TLS
   • Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using POP3

1. Enable POP3 in Yahoo Mail:
   • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on the "Accounts" tab.
   • Scroll down to the "POP" section and toggle the switch to "On".
   • Click "Save" to save the changes.
2. Set up Outlook to connect to Yahoo Mail using POP3:
   • Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
   • Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
   • Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
   • Enter your name, email address, and password.
   • In the "Server Information" section, select "POP3" as the server type.
   • Enter the following settings:
     • Server: pop.yahoo.com
     • Port: 995
     • Encryption: SSL/TLS
   • Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 3: Using Yahoo Mail's built-in export feature

1. Export your Yahoo Mail emails:
   • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on the "Accounts" tab.
   • Scroll down to the "Export" section and click on "Export emails".
   • Select the email account you want to export and choose the format (e.g., PST, EML, or CSV).
   • Click "Export" to download the emails.
2. Import the exported emails into Outlook:
   • Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
   • Click on "Open & Export" and select "Import/Export".
   • Select "Import from another program or file" and click "Next".
   • Choose the file format you exported from Yahoo Mail (e.g., PST, EML, or CSV).
   • Follow the prompts to import the emails into Outlook.

Note: Before importing your Yahoo Mail emails into Outlook, make sure you have the necessary permissions and that your Yahoo Mail account is set up to allow IMAP or POP3 access.