Yahoo Mail IMAP, POP and SMTP settings
The server names, ports and sign-in details you need to add Yahoo Mail to Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird or any other email app.
Quick answerIncoming (IMAP):
imap.mail.yahoo.com, port 993, SSL/TLS. Outgoing (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.com, port 465, SSL/TLS.Yahoo Mail server settings
| Type | Server | Port | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAP (incoming) | imap.mail.yahoo.com | 993 | SSL/TLS |
| POP (incoming) | pop.mail.yahoo.com | 995 | SSL/TLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 465 | SSL/TLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 587 | STARTTLS |
Username and password
Username: Your full Yahoo address, such as [email protected].
Password: Create an app password in your Yahoo account: Account info › Account security › Generate app password. Use it instead of your normal password. Apps that offer "Sign in with Yahoo" don't need one.
Good to know
- Yahoo addresses in other countries (yahoo.co.uk, yahoo.fr and so on) use the same servers.
- If you use Yahoo with an AT&T address, use the AT&T settings from AT&T's help pages instead.
How to set it up in a mail app
- Open your mail app and choose to add an account. If it offers "Other", "Manual setup" or "Advanced", pick that.
- Choose IMAP (recommended) or POP.
- Enter the incoming and outgoing servers, ports and security from the table above.
- Use the username and password described below.
- Turn on "Outgoing server requires authentication" and use the same username and password.
If it doesn't work
- "Invalid password" in your mail app
- Use an app password, not your Yahoo password. Each app password works for one app.
- No option to create an app password
- Some accounts that sign in with a phone code or passkey only show it after you visit Account security on the web.
Getting a bounce with a code like 550 or 5.7.26 when you send? Look it up in the SMTP error code library.
Questions people ask
- What is the Yahoo IMAP server?
- imap.mail.yahoo.com, port 993, with SSL/TLS.
- What is the Yahoo SMTP server?
- smtp.mail.yahoo.com, port 465 with SSL/TLS or 587 with STARTTLS.
- Do I need an app password for Yahoo Mail?
- Yes, for any app that asks for a password. Apps with a "Sign in with Yahoo" window don't need one.