How to set up microsoft outlook with yahoo mail

To set up Microsoft Outlook with Yahoo Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an App Password in Yahoo

  1. Go to the Yahoo Account Info page and sign in with your Yahoo email address and password.
  2. Click on "Account Info" and then "Account security" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Signing in" section and click on "Generate App Password".
  4. Enter a name for your app password (e.g., "Outlook") and click "Generate".
  5. Note down the app password, as you'll need it later.

Step 2: Set up Outlook with Yahoo Mail

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your Yahoo emails.
    • Email Address: Your Yahoo email address.
    • Account Type: POP3.
    • Incoming Mail Server: pop.mail.yahoo.com.
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.com.
    • User Name: Your Yahoo email address.
    • Password: The app password you generated in Step 1.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure Outlook to use Yahoo Mail

  1. Go to the "File" menu and click on "Account Settings".
  2. Select your Yahoo Mail account and click "Change".
  3. In the "Change Account" window, select "More Settings" and then click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  4. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  5. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify Your Setup

  1. Send an email to your Yahoo Mail address from another email account to test the setup.
  2. Check your Yahoo Mail inbox to ensure that the email has been received.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Yahoo Mail account using Microsoft Outlook. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to Yahoo's support page or Microsoft's support page for more information.