How to setup yahoo mail on outlook 2016

To set up Yahoo Mail on Outlook 2016, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail

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 "Account Info".
4. Click on "Account Security" and toggle the switch next to "Allow apps to access your account" to the "On" position.
5. Scroll down to the "POP and IMAP" section and toggle the switch next to "Enable IMAP" to the "On" position.

Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook 2016

1. Open Outlook 2016 and click on "File" in the top left corner.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Enter your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails).
   • Incoming mail server: Enter "imap.yahoo.com" (for IMAP) or "pop.yahoo.com" (for POP).
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter "smtp.yahoo.com".
   • User Name: Enter your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Password: Enter your Yahoo Mail password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Configure additional settings (optional)

1. If you want to sync your Yahoo Mail contacts with Outlook, go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account" > "Change" and select "More Settings".
2. In the "More Settings" window, click on the "Contacts" tab and select "Download Contacts" to sync your Yahoo Mail contacts with Outlook.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to your Yahoo Mail account, try checking the Yahoo Mail server settings or contacting Yahoo Mail support.
• If you're experiencing issues with syncing your emails, try restarting Outlook or checking the Outlook settings to ensure that the account is set up correctly.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook 2016 and start syncing your emails, contacts, and calendar events.