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
- Log in to your Yahoo account.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings".
- Scroll down to the "More Settings" section and click on "Account Info".
- Scroll down to the "Account Security" section and click on "Allow apps that use less secure sign in".
- Click "Save" to save the changes.
Step 2: Set up your incoming mail server in Outlook
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Account Settings" and then click on "Account Settings" again.
- Click on "New" to create a new email account.
- Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
- Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
- 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.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Step 3: Test your incoming mail server
- Go to the "File" menu and click on "Info" and then "Account Settings".
- Click on the "Test Account Settings" button.
- 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.