There could be several reasons why you are unable to set up Yahoo Mail with Outlook. Here are some common issues and troubleshooting steps to help resolve the problem:
Incorrect Login Credentials: Double-check the username and password you entered for your Yahoo Mail account. Make sure you are using the correct login credentials, including the full email address and password.
Enable IMAP Access: In order to configure Yahoo Mail in Outlook, you need to enable IMAP access in your Yahoo Mail account settings. Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account on a web browser, go to Account Info or Account Security, and enable IMAP access.
Incorrect Server Settings: Verify that you have entered the correct server settings for Yahoo Mail in Outlook. The incoming mail server should be set as "imap.mail.yahoo.com" and the outgoing mail server should be set as "smtp.mail.yahoo.com". Ensure that the port numbers and SSL settings are correctly configured.
Two-Step Verification: If you have enabled two-step verification for your Yahoo Mail account, you need to generate an app password specifically for Outlook. Go to your Yahoo account settings, select Account Security, and generate an app password. Use this app password instead of your regular Yahoo Mail password when setting up the account in Outlook.
Security and Privacy Settings: Check if your Yahoo account has any security features, such as account recovery or suspicious activity alerts, enabled. These settings may block the connection between Outlook and Yahoo Mail. Temporarily disable such features and try setting up the account again.
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