How to link yahoo mail with gmail

Linking Yahoo Mail with Gmail allows you to access and manage your Yahoo Mail account from within the Gmail interface. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you link your Yahoo Mail account with Gmail:

Method 1: Using IMAP

  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 "More Settings" section and click on "Accounts."
  4. Click on "Account Actions" and then select "Connect account."
  5. Choose "IMAP" as the connection type.
  6. Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password) to authorize the connection.
  7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using POP

  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 "More Settings" section and click on "Accounts."
  4. Click on "Account Actions" and then select "Connect account."
  5. Choose "POP" as the connection type.
  6. Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password) to authorize the connection.
  7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

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

  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 "More Settings" section and click on "Accounts."
  4. Click on "Connect account" and select "Gmail" from the list of available services.
  5. Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password) to authorize the connection.
  6. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Note: After linking your Yahoo Mail account with Gmail, you may need to configure your Yahoo Mail account settings to allow IMAP or POP access. You can do this by going to your Yahoo Mail account settings and enabling IMAP or POP access.

Benefits of linking Yahoo Mail with Gmail:

  1. Access your Yahoo Mail account from within Gmail.
  2. Send and receive emails from both accounts using a single interface.
  3. Manage your Yahoo Mail account settings and filters from within Gmail.
  4. Use Gmail's advanced features, such as labels and filters, to manage your Yahoo Mail account.

Important: Linking your Yahoo Mail account with Gmail may affect your Yahoo Mail account's security and privacy. Make sure to review the terms and conditions of both services before linking them.