Incoming mail server yahoo outlook

To set up an incoming mail server for Yahoo Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your Yahoo account

  1. Log in to your Yahoo 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. Scroll down to the "Account Security" section and click on "Allow apps that use less secure sign in".
  5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Set up your incoming mail server in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" and then click on "Account Settings" again.
  3. Click on "New" to create a new email account.
  4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  5. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  6. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
    • Email Address: Your Yahoo email address.
    • Account Type: POP3 or IMAP (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
    • Incoming mail server: imap.yahoo.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yahoo.com
    • User Name: Your Yahoo email address.
    • Password: Your Yahoo email password.
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Test your incoming mail server

  1. Go to the "File" menu and click on "Info" and then "Account Settings".
  2. Click on the "Test Account Settings" button.
  3. Outlook will attempt to connect to your incoming mail server and retrieve your emails. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.

That's it! You should now be able to receive emails from your Yahoo account in Outlook.