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How to Resolve IMAP & POP Related Issues in Yahoo Mail?

  • Writer: Roger Reed
    Roger Reed
  • Jan 10
  • 2 min read
Resolve IMAP & POP Related Issues in Yahoo Mail

To enjoy hassle-free email in Yahoo Mail, you must keep the IMAP and POP settings correct. Among various reasons for this problem, incorrect configuration could be one of them. In addition, outdated drivers and apps can also lead to this issue in your Yahoo mail.


Are you struggling to resolve the IMAP & POP-related issues in Yahoo mail? Let’s take a look at some common errors you can get while trying to resolve the IMAP & POP-related issues.


. IMAP vs. POP configuration

. Wrong SMTP settings

. Outdated devices

. Incorrect server settings


The steps to thoroughly resolve the IMAP & POP related issues in Yahoo mail are as follows-


. First, open the Outlook program and then move to the File.

. Select the ‘+ add account,’ type your Yahoo mail address, and select Connect.

. In the Incoming Mail server field, choose POP, then type pop.mail.yahoo.com and set the Port to 995.

. Next, on the Outgoing Mail server field, enter smtp.mail.yahoo.com and set the Port to 465 or 587.

. Click in the box next to "This Server Requires an Encrypted Connection (SSL/TLS)" and click on Next.

. If you are asked to enter the password, open Yahoo mail, go to your profile, and select Account Info.

. Choose Account Security, type in your email ID, and then click Next.

. Type the email password and choose Next.

. Then, navigate to the Account Security window and select Generate App Password.

. Select the drop-down, select your app, and then click Generate.

. Now, copy the password, go to Outlook, type your password, and select Connect.

. When that’s done, go check the IMAP settings.


In addition, if necessary, it would be wise to reach out to someone for further guidance.


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