How to Access Yahoo Mail in Outlook—Top 2 Methods

Benefits of Yahoo Mail Setup in Outlook

The main causes why users must configure Yahoo Mail in Outlook are:

• To access and manage multiple account mailboxes altogether.
• Outlook is a centralized platform that easily integrates with MS services.
• Emails can be viewed offline and provide quick responses to users.
• Outlook creates a backup of complete mailbox data and stores it on a PC.
• Offers several intricate features as compared to Yahoo with absolute support.

Therefore, it is a good choice to set Yahoo account settings for Outlook.

Exclusive Solutions to Access Yahoo Mail in Outlook

If you want to sync Yahoo Mail with MS Outlook without much trouble, then we have two best solutions. One is a manual method and the other is an expert tool. However, the manual method may have some cons which are stated later. Also, before beginning, ensure the following:

• Improve Yahoo Mail security settings to avoid major losses.
• Enable Allow apps that use less secure sign-in in Yahoo through the Account Security tab.
• Generate App Password from the same window for the Outlook desktop. (In case of 2-step verification enabled in your account)

Setting up Yahoo Email in Outlook Manually

To set up Yahoo in Outlook, we will be using the MS Outlook application itself. Follow these steps:

For Quick Setup via IMAP

1. Open MS Outlook and browse to the Add Account window from File.
2. Here, enter your Yahoo Mail Email and press Connect. Later, select IMAP.
3. Click Next and provide the Yahoo Mail Password and lastly, tap Connect.
4. Once browser authentication is verified and the account is synced, hit Done.

This process is easy and quick. However, if you can’t add Yahoo email to Outlook through this, go for the alternate option.

For Manual Setup

1. In MS Outlook, click File ->> Info ->> Add Account and the dialog opens.
2. Here, provide the Yahoo Mail address and checkbox Let me set up my account manually. Press Connect.
3. Further, in Advanced Setup, select IMAP and then, enter the Yahoo App Password. Click Connect.
4. The account will be synced. If not, press Change Account Settings.
5. In the newly opened dialog, enter these details:
• Incoming Mail Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
• Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
• Port Numbers: 993 for In and 465 for Out
• The Encryption Method will be set to SSL/TLS for both servers.
6. After that, click Next and re-enter the Yahoo Mail Password.
7. Lastly, click Connect, and when the accounts are configured, press Done.

Shortcomings of the Manual Method

• Difficult for non-tech users and is a lengthy process.
• Requires proper internet connectivity and is time-consuming.
• Increases the risk of loss of data, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Additional filter options aren’t available and provide no guarantee.

Automated Tool to Access Yahoo Mail in Outlook

As discussed earlier, the manual method seems a bit tricky and there are chances of errors. Therefore, in such a case, use the SysInfo Yahoo Backup Tool to securely migrate Yahoo mailbox data to MS Outlook. It will efficiently save all Yahoo Mail data in Outlook PST without alterations or any other change in the original formatting. Along with that, this tool allows users to export Yahoo emails to other web and cloud-based email clients. Moreover, the comprehensive software has some unique features as:

• Option for duplicate removal and sorting data between specific dates.
• Split large files of the mailbox with attachments into smaller files.
• Compatible with all new and old versions of Windows and Mac systems.

Steps to Access Yahoo Mail in Outlook

1. Run the software on the system as admin and select an Account option.
2. Input the Yahoo Email, Password, Host, and Port. Press Login. Or add CSV.
3. Further, check and select the Yahoo Mail folders from the preview panel.
4. Click Next and select the File Formats option. In the list, choose PST.
5. Afterward, hit Next and opt for the needed optional Filters.
6. At last, click Start Process to save Yahoo emails in Outlook PST format.

Conclusion

With advancements in technology and new updates in major email clients, users have been constantly switching between platforms. One such case is when users need to access Yahoo Mail in Outlook. In addition to that, this blog elaborated on two major solutions for configuration. The manual method seemed to be less accurate and safe. Thus, a professional tool comes in handy for the successful backup of Yahoo data to MS Outlook.

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About The Author:

Lovely Baghel

Lovely specializes in technical writing for SysInfoTools Software and has over 2 year of experience writing blogs, and articles about databases & backup, email recovery, email migration & management solutions. Her passion is researching and developing content that helps Office users, professionals, administrators, enterprises, and novices solve multiple problems.