Yahoo mail outlook setup 2020

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up Yahoo Mail with Outlook in 2020:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Yahoo Mail account.
  2. You have Microsoft Outlook installed on your device (computer or mobile).
  3. You have a valid Yahoo Mail login credentials (username and password).

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 "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  5. Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
  6. Check the box next to "Enable IMAP".
  7. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail with Outlook

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

Step 3: Configure Outlook to use Yahoo Mail

  1. In Outlook, go to the "File" menu and select "Account Settings".
  2. Click on the "Account" tab.
  3. Select your Yahoo Mail account from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Change" button next to "More Settings".
  5. In the "Internet Email Settings" window, select the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  6. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  7. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  8. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify the Setup

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account to verify that your Outlook account is set up correctly.
  2. Check your Yahoo Mail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and your account is set up to use the correct incoming and outgoing mail servers.

That's it! Your Yahoo Mail account should now be set up with Outlook. If you encounter any issues during the setup process, you can refer to Yahoo's support page or Microsoft's support page for additional troubleshooting steps.