Outlook setup for yahoo mail config

To set up Outlook to connect to Yahoo Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Manual Setup

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
4. Enter the following settings:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
   • Email Address: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Account Type: POP3 or IMAP (your choice).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.yahoo.com (IMAP) or pop.yahoo.com (POP3).
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yahoo.com.
   • User Name: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
5. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Auto Setup

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Auto Account Setup and click Next.
3. Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password.
4. Outlook will attempt to configure the account automatically.
5. If prompted, select Manual setup or additional server types and follow the same steps as Method 1.

Additional Settings

• IMAP Settings:
  • Incoming mail server: imap.yahoo.com
  • Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
• POP3 Settings:
  • Incoming mail server: pop.yahoo.com
  • Port: 995 (SSL) or 110 (TLS)
• SMTP Settings:
  • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yahoo.com
  • Port: 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)

Troubleshooting Tips

• Make sure your Yahoo Mail account is set up to allow POP3 or IMAP access. You can do this by going to the Yahoo Mail settings page and enabling POP3 or IMAP access.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection to Yahoo Mail.
• If you're still having issues, try resetting your Outlook account settings or contacting Yahoo Mail support for further assistance.