Mail settings for yahoo mail
Here are the common mail settings for Yahoo Mail:
Incoming Mail Server:
- Server name: imap.yahoo.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
Outgoing Mail Server:
- Server name: smtp.yahoo.com
- Port: 587 (TLS)
- Username: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
Additional Settings:
- Authentication: Use the same username and password for both incoming and outgoing servers.
- SSL/TLS: Enable SSL/TLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing servers.
- Authentication method: Use "Password" or "OAuth" (if available) for both incoming and outgoing servers.
IMAP Settings:
- IMAP server: imap.yahoo.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
POP3 Settings:
- POP3 server: pop.yahoo.com
- Port: 995 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
Notes:
- Make sure to enable SSL/TLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing servers to ensure secure communication.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the settings manually.
- Yahoo Mail has a limit on the number of devices that can be connected to your account at the same time. If you're experiencing issues, try disconnecting other devices or using a different email client.
- Yahoo Mail has a known issue with sending emails using the default port (25) due to ISP restrictions. Using port 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL) may resolve the issue.
Remember to check your email client's documentation for specific instructions on how to configure Yahoo Mail settings.