Settings for yahoo mail in outlook 2010

To set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook 2010, follow these steps:

Step 1: Add a new account

1. Open Outlook 2010 and click on "File" in the top left corner.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Click "Next" and then select "Internet E-mail" from the list of options.

Step 2: Enter your account settings

1. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Enter your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
   • Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing your emails across devices).
   • Incoming mail server: Enter "imap.yahoo.com" (for IMAP) or "pop.yahoo.com" (for POP3).
   • Outgoing mail server: Enter "smtp.yahoo.com".
   • User Name: Enter your Yahoo Mail username (e.g., yourname).
   • Password: Enter your Yahoo Mail password.
2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure your account settings

1. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, select the following options:
   • "Leave a copy of messages on the server" should be unchecked to prevent duplicate emails.
   • "Download messages" should be set to "As items are received" or "Every 15 minutes" to sync your emails regularly.
2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Finish setting up your account

1. In the "Add New Account" window, click "Finish" to complete the setup process.
2. Outlook will now connect to your Yahoo Mail account and download your emails.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Make sure you have the correct account settings and that your Yahoo Mail account is set up to allow POP3 or IMAP access.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Yahoo Mail account, try checking your account settings or contacting Yahoo Mail support.
• If you're experiencing issues with email syncing, try adjusting the "Download messages" setting or checking your internet connection.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook 2010 and start accessing your emails.