Yahoo mail outlook settings

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

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 and select "Settings".
3. Scroll down to the "More Settings" section and click on "Account Info".
4. Scroll down to the "Account Security" section and toggle the switch next to "Allow apps to access your account" to the "On" position.
5. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail in Outlook

1. Open Outlook and click on the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your emails.
   • Email Address: Your Yahoo Mail address.
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • User Name: Your Yahoo Mail address.
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure Yahoo Mail settings in Outlook

1. In Outlook, go to the "File" menu and select "Account Settings".
2. Click on "Change" next to "Yahoo Mail" and select "More Settings".
3. In the "Yahoo Mail" window, enter the following information:
   • Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
   • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
   • Encryption: SSL/TLS
   • Authentication: Use the same settings as your Yahoo Mail account (e.g., username and password)
4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to Yahoo Mail, try checking your account settings in Yahoo Mail to ensure that IMAP is enabled.
• If you're still having trouble, try resetting your Yahoo Mail password and then reconfiguring your Outlook account.
• If you're using a corporate email account, you may need to check with your IT department for specific settings and configurations.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up Yahoo Mail with Outlook and start syncing your emails.