What are the imap settings for yahoo mail

To set up Yahoo Mail using IMAP, you'll need to use the following settings:

Incoming (IMAP) Settings:

• Server: imap.yahoo.com
• Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
• Username: Your full Yahoo email address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
• Password: Your Yahoo email password

Outgoing (SMTP) Settings:

• Server: smtp.yahoo.com
• Port: 587 (TLS)
• Username: Your full Yahoo email address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
• Password: Your Yahoo email password

Additional Settings:

• Authentication: Use the same username and password for both IMAP and SMTP.
• Encryption: Use SSL/TLS for both IMAP and SMTP.
• Folder Structure: Yahoo Mail uses a hierarchical folder structure, so you can create folders and subfolders to organize your emails.

Important Notes:

• Yahoo Mail has some limitations when using IMAP. For example, you can't use IMAP to access your Yahoo Mail account from a third-party email client if you have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.
• Yahoo Mail also has a limit on the number of emails you can access using IMAP. If you have a large number of emails, you may need to use POP3 instead.

Setting up Yahoo Mail on your device:

To set up Yahoo Mail on your device, follow these general steps:

1. Open your email client or app (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail).
2. Go to the "Settings" or "Accounts" section and select "Add Account" or "New Account".
3. Choose "IMAP" or "Other" as the account type.
4. Enter the IMAP and SMTP settings above.
5. Fill in your Yahoo email address and password.
6. Click "Next" or "Save" to complete the setup process.

Remember to check your email client or app's documentation for specific instructions on setting up Yahoo Mail using IMAP.