Question by Reg: How can I set up my Thunderbird Mail Client to access my Yahoo mail account?
I have tried several times to set up this account, but I must not be entering the proper information into the setup wizard. I know Yahoo is an IMAP server, but I must not be entering the proper server address. Any suggestions?
Reg Ney
Best answer:
Answer by Barkley Hound
In order to use a separate email program, such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, or Thunderbird, with Yahoo Mail you need POP3. It is also needed when using any program or right clicking on a file to directly send email. It is free in the UK, AU, and NZ but in the US you must pay for Yahoo Mail Plus. It is also required when you try to transfer the mail using smtp or pop3 to another online email. When you do you can set the servers as follows:
Incoming (pop3)
US – plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com
Use SSL
Port 995
UK – pop.mail.yahoo.co.uk
Use SSL
Port 995
AU and NZ – pop.mail.yahoo.com.au
Use SSL
Port 995
Outgoing (smtp)
US – plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Use TLS
Port 465
UK – smtp.mail.yahoo.co.uk
Use SSL and TLS
Port 465
AU and NZ – smtp.mail.yahoo.com.au
Use SSL and TLS
Port 465
NOTE: The same servers are used for ymail and rocketmail. Use the entire email address as the Yahoo ID.
You can also look at the program Ypops. I have no recommendation for or against.
? ??????q ?
Add your own answer in the comments!
Recent Comments