Yahoo mail outlook 2013
You're looking to set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook 2013. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Prerequisites:
- You have Outlook 2013 installed on your computer.
- You have a Yahoo Mail account.
- You have a valid email address and password for your Yahoo Mail account.
Step 1: Add a new account in Outlook 2013
- Open Outlook 2013 and click on the "File" tab.
- Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Click "Next" and select "Internet Email" as the account type.
- Click "Next" and 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" (we recommend IMAP for a more seamless experience).
- 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 address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com).
- Password: Enter your Yahoo Mail password.
Step 2: Configure the account settings
- Click "More Settings" and then click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
- Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
- Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
- Click "OK" to close the "Outgoing Server" tab.
- Click "Next" to continue with the setup process.
Step 3: Finish the setup process
- Outlook will attempt to connect to your Yahoo Mail account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
- Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.
Troubleshooting tips:
- If you're having trouble connecting to your Yahoo Mail account, make sure that your account is set up correctly and that your password is correct.
- If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, make sure that it's not blocking the connection to your Yahoo Mail account.
- If you're still having trouble, try restarting Outlook and trying the setup process again.
That's it! You should now be able to access your Yahoo Mail account in Outlook 2013.