There are many users who face issue while configuring Yahoo Mail account. In case, if you are facing the issues in sending or receiving emails in your Yahoo Mail account, then the problem is generally caused due to error in IMAP or POP configuration. In this article, we will discuss how to resolve IMAP or POP Configuration Error in Yahoo Mail.
Steps to Resolve Yahoo IMAP Setting and POP3 Error
In order to fix the Yahoo IMAP setting issues, you need to follow the steps given below.
- First of all, you need to check your account to know if it works outside of the IMAP/POP client. To do so:
- Open a web browser on your computer and sign into your Yahoo Mail account.
- Then, compose a new email and send it to yourself.
- Now, check if you get the email back within 5 to 10 minutes or not.
- If you do not receive the email, address the issue before trying to use the account in IMAP or POP client.
- Then, verify your IMAP and POP settings.
Yahoo IMAP Setting
- IMAP (Incoming Mail Server)
- Server: mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 993
- Requires SSL: Yes
- SMTP (Outgoing Mail Server)
- Server: mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 465 or 587
- Requires SSL: Yes
- Requires authentication: Yes
- Your login info
- Email address: Your complete email address
- Password: Your account password
- Requires authentication: Yes
Keep in mind that the directions for configuring Yahoo IMAP Settings on a mobile device may vary according to the programs, so you may need to visit the device manufacturer’s support website for appropriate instructions.
Yahoo POP Settings
After checking your IMAP settings, refer to the information provided below.
- IMAP (Incoming Mail Server)
- Server: mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 995
- Requires SSL: Yes
- SMTP (Outgoing Mail Server)
- Server: mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 465 or 587
- Requires SSL: Yes
- Requires TLS: Yes (if available)
- Requires authentication: Yes
- Your login info
- Email address: Your complete email address
- Password: Your account password
- Requires authentication: Yes
After verifying your POP settings, make sure that no ports of Yahoo (995, 465, or 587) are being blocked either by Firewalls, antivirus software or network protocols.
These are some basic steps to resolve the configuration issue in Yahoo Mail. In case, if you are still detecting the issue, then talk to yahoo representative for help by Mycustomerservice.