Setup yahoo mail in outlook 365

Here's a step-by-step guide to set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook 365:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Yahoo Mail account.
  2. You have Outlook 365 installed on your device (computer or mobile).
  3. You have a Microsoft account (e.g., Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Live.com) to link with your Yahoo Mail account.

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
  3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on "Account info" from the left sidebar.
  5. Scroll down to the "Account settings" section.
  6. Click on "Account security" and then toggle the switch next to "Allow apps to access your account" to the "On" position.
  7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook 365

  1. Open Outlook 365 on your device.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Add account" or "Account settings" (depending on your Outlook version).
  3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  4. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  5. Enter the following settings:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your Outlook inbox.
    • Email Address: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
    • Account Type: IMAP.
    • Incoming mail server: imap.yahoo.com.
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.yahoo.com.
    • User Name: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
    • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Link your Yahoo Mail account to your Microsoft account

  1. Log in to your Microsoft account (e.g., Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Live.com).
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon () in the top right corner.
  3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on "Accounts" from the left sidebar.
  5. Click on "Linked accounts" and then click "Add a linked account".
  6. Select "Yahoo" from the list of available providers.
  7. Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password to link the accounts.
  8. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook 365

  1. Go back to your Outlook 365 inbox.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Info" or "Account settings" (depending on your Outlook version).
  3. Click on "Account actions" and then select "Verify account".
  4. Follow the prompts to verify your Yahoo Mail account.

That's it! Your Yahoo Mail account should now be set up in Outlook 365. You can access your Yahoo Mail inbox, send and receive emails, and manage your account settings from within Outlook 365.