How to set up outlook for yahoo mail

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

Method 1: Set up Yahoo Mail account in Outlook using IMAP

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
4. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Yahoo Mail account.
5. In the Server Information section:
   • Incoming mail server (IMAP): imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 993 (IMAP) and 587 (SMTP)
   • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
6. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Set up Yahoo Mail account in Outlook using POP

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
4. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Yahoo Mail account.
5. In the Server Information section:
   • Incoming mail server (POP3): pop.mail.yahoo.com
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 995 (POP3) and 587 (SMTP)
   • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
6. Click Next and then Finish.

Additional settings

• Make sure to enable IMAP or POP3 access in your Yahoo Mail account settings. To do this:
  • Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  • Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select Settings.
  • Scroll down to the Accounts section and click on Account info.
  • Look for the POP and IMAP Access section and toggle the switch to On.
• If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Yahoo Mail account, you may need to generate an app password and use that instead of your regular password in Outlook.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook, try checking the Yahoo Mail server settings or contacting Yahoo Mail support for assistance.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, make sure it's not blocking the connection between Outlook and Yahoo Mail.
• If you're still having issues, try resetting your Outlook account settings or seeking help from Microsoft Support.