How to use thunderbird mail to connect yahoo

To use Thunderbird to connect to Yahoo Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Yahoo Mail account.
2. You have Thunderbird installed on your computer.
3. You have the IMAP protocol enabled on your Yahoo Mail account (it's enabled by default).

Step 1: Create a new account in Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > New > Email Account.
2. Enter your name and email address (your Yahoo Mail address).
3. Click Next.

Step 2: Set up the account

1. Select IMAP as the account type.
2. Enter the following settings:
   • Incoming Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 993
   • Security: SSL/TLS
   • Username: your Yahoo Mail address
   • Password: your Yahoo Mail password
3. Click Next.

Step 3: Set up the outgoing server

1. Select SMTP as the outgoing server type.
2. Enter the following settings:
   • Outgoing Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 587
   • Security: STARTTLS
   • Username: your Yahoo Mail address
   • Password: your Yahoo Mail password
3. Click Next.

Step 4: Finish setting up the account

1. Review the settings and make sure everything is correct.
2. Click Finish to complete the setup process.

Step 5: Sync your emails

1. Thunderbird will now sync your Yahoo Mail emails.
2. You can check your emails by clicking on the Inbox folder in the left-hand sidebar.

Tips:

• Make sure you have the latest version of Thunderbird installed.
• If you encounter any issues, you can try restarting Thunderbird or checking the Thunderbird support forums for solutions.
• You can also set up your Yahoo Mail account using the Yahoo Mail settings in Thunderbird, but this method is more straightforward.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Yahoo Mail account using Thunderbird.