How can I fetch Yhoo emails into outlook using smtp

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How can I fetch Yhoo emails into outlook using smtp

francis crouch 0

how can I fetch Yhoo emails into outlook using smtp

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Answer 1

IGYQ 17,525 Independent Advisor

Hi!

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Can I get a bit more information like is this the first time that you are going to setup the email in outlook using SMTP or it has been previously setup but suddenly stopped working? Can you also check if you can login and access your yahoo mail on the web (use any browser that you prefer for checking purposes).

francis crouch 0 Reputation points

2026-03-03T16:53:13+00:00

THANKS. Reason is that I used to use pop to get emails into gmailwhich no longer supports pop. So I was looking for another way to read those emails. but it is fine just to suign ion from time to time. Thanks again

Answer 2

IGYQ 17,525 Independent Advisor

Indeed that's a great option that from time to time you can check your email via webmail. One option is to use Yahoo’s IMAP settings in Outlook. However, Yahoo needs an app password for it to work(different password used in webmail).

Answer 3

SMTP is used only for sending mail, not for fetching or downloading messages. To get Yahoo Mail into Outlook, add the Yahoo account in Outlook using its built‑in account setup (which uses IMAP/POP for receiving and SMTP only for sending).

For new Outlook on Windows, add Yahoo like this:

In Outlook, go to View > View settings or File > Account info.
Select Accounts > Your accounts.
Select Add Account.
Enter the Yahoo email address and select Continue.
On Sync your Yahoo account, select Continue.
A Yahoo sign‑in page opens in the browser. Sign in and complete any two‑factor authentication.
When the Yahoo permissions window appears, select Agree.
When prompted that https://outlook.office.com wants to open Outlook, select Open.
Back in Outlook, open the Yahoo account’s Inbox to see the fetched mail.

If automatic setup fails and manual configuration is needed, use Yahoo’s IMAP/POP settings for incoming mail and Yahoo’s SMTP settings only for outgoing mail. The reference table shows Yahoo’s SMTP example as:

SMTP server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Port: 25
SPA: Off
Authentication required: Off
Encryption: None

However, Yahoo may require different ports/encryption in practice; obtain the current IMAP/POP/SMTP settings from Yahoo and enter them in Outlook’s manual account setup.

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