How to use yahoo mail with outlook

You can use Yahoo Mail with Outlook in a few ways:

Method 1: Using Yahoo Mail's IMAP Settings

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and go to Settings (gear icon) > More Settings > Accounts > Account Settings.
2. Click on "Account Actions" and then "Edit Account Settings".
3. Scroll down to the "Incoming Mail" section and click on "Edit".
4. Select "IMAP" as the protocol and enter the following settings:
   • Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 993
   • Username: Your Yahoo Mail address
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
5. Click "Save" to save the changes.
6. In Outlook, go to File > Add Account > Manual setup or additional server types.
7. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
8. Enter your Yahoo Mail address, password, and the IMAP settings you entered in step 4.
9. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using Yahoo Mail's POP3 Settings

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account and go to Settings (gear icon) > More Settings > Accounts > Account Settings.
2. Click on "Account Actions" and then "Edit Account Settings".
3. Scroll down to the "Outgoing Mail" section and click on "Edit".
4. Select "POP3" as the protocol and enter the following settings:
   • Server: pop.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 995
   • Username: Your Yahoo Mail address
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
5. Click "Save" to save the changes.
6. In Outlook, go to File > Add Account > Manual setup or additional server types.
7. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
8. Enter your Yahoo Mail address, password, and the POP3 settings you entered in step 4.
9. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that allow you to connect Yahoo Mail to Outlook. Some popular options include:

• Yahoo Mail Connector for Outlook: This add-in allows you to connect your Yahoo Mail account to Outlook and sync your emails, contacts, and calendar.
• IMAP Connector for Outlook: This add-in allows you to connect your Yahoo Mail account to Outlook using IMAP and sync your emails and contacts.

To use a third-party add-in, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the add-in from the developer's website.
2. Launch Outlook and go to File > Add Account > Manual setup or additional server types.
3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password, and select the add-in you installed.
5. Follow the add-in's instructions to complete the setup.

Note: Before using any of these methods, make sure that your Yahoo Mail account is set up to allow IMAP or POP3 access. You can do this by going to Settings (gear icon) > More Settings > Accounts > Account Settings and looking for the "Allow less secure apps" option.