How to Setup Yahoo Mail on Windows 10

Have you just bought a new Windows 10 system or upgraded recently to it? You won’t be happy to hear that Yahoo has stopped Yahoo Mail app for Windows 10 and if you are still fond of it, you won’t be able to check your emails using the app. Don’t get puzzled! Windows 10 has the in-built “Mail” app which can be used to access email accounts smoothly. Let’s go ahead and set up Yahoo mail account with your Windows 10 computer.

Steps to Configure Windows 10 Mail App for your Yahoo account

Before you get started, make sure that your Yahoo account works perfectly fine and isn’t blocked.

• Go to the search bar on your Windows 10 computer just next to the start

• Type Mail and select “Mail” from the search result.

• Click on settings.
• Select on “Manage Accounts”
• Click “Add account”

• Select Yahoo Mail and wait for a few seconds till it redirects you to another page.

• Now, type your Yahoo id and Yahoo password and click Sign in

• Press the “Agree” button to allow the app to access your Yahoo email account.
• Click Done.

• You have successfully configured the Yahoo account with the Windows 10 Mail app.

It might be possible that the moment you configure Yahoo account with Windows 10 you see a sync error. To get rid of this error, make sure that you have updated the Windows 10 to the latest version available. Turn the Windows Updates on and ensure it gets updated automatically.

You can customize the Yahoo account as well. For example downloading new and past emails, Sync timings, etc. If the sync problem still continues to be there, try with the following options:

• Verify the configuration of the Two-Step Verification.
• Try to set up an App password.
• Log on to the Yahoo Mail.
• Click the gear icon and choose “Account info”
• Select “Account Security” type credentials again if required.
• Click “Generate Password”
• Choose Outlook for desktop or others (Type Windows 10 Mail)
• Generate the app password and use the same password in the Windows 10 Mail app.

Fix Slow Yahoo Mail & Syncing Problem With Windows 10

Windows 10 comes loaded with numerous advantageous features and applications that help users in carrying out their different tasks with ease. One of these useful applications is Windows 10 Mail. Using Windows 10 Mail application, you can easily sync your different email accounts and can have easy access to them. While Windows 10 Mail is known for functioning effortlessly, however, some of the Yahoo Mail users sometimes experience speed and synchronization issues on Windows 10 Mail application. If you are having a slow Yahoo Mail issue and synchronizing problem with Windows 10, you can follow the solutions provided in this guide below.

NOTE: Make sure you have the latest version of the operating system and app installed on your device.

1. Use App Password

To access your Yahoo Mail account on an email program, you need to have an app password. You can generate the app password by following the steps provided below.

• Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account and click on your profile picture located on the top-right corner of the screen.
• From the drop-down menu that appears on your screen, you will need to click on the Account info
• On the next screen, click on the Account security option from the left-hand side panel.
• In the Account security section, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Generate app password or Manage app password A small window will appear on your screen.
• In the small window, click on the Select your app A list of applications will display on your screen.
• From the given list, you will need to select the Windows 10 Mail option and click on the Generate

NOTE: If you don’t find your mail application listed, click on the Other app option.

• From the next screen, you will need to copy the code, go to your Windows 10 Mail app, and then, check for a new email. As you will check for new email, you will be prompted to update your password.
• Enter the copied code in the password field and update it. The problem should get resolved.

2. Check the Connectivity to Your Email Server

In case you are facing error sending or receiving email, make sure that you have access to your email server.

Check That Your Device is Connected to the Internet

You’ll need to have access to your internet to send or receive an email, Make sure your device is connected to the internet.

Try Sending Email Via the Web

Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account through a website and make sure that you can send and receive email from there. In case you can’t, the issue might be with your email server. You will need to reach your email service provider for support.

Try sending email Using Another App or Device

In case you are using any other email application or computer/mobile device, you can try sending and receiving email using that app/device. However, if you can’t do so, the issue might be with your email server. In such a case, you may want to reach your email provider for assistance.

Check with Your Email Provider to Know the Status of Your Email Server

If your email service provider does not have a website and you are unable to configure your email account on another app or device, you will need to reach your email provider to see whether or not your email server is accessible.

3. Check your security software

Sometimes security settings and programs like Firewalls and Antivirus Software may interfere with the synchronization of your Yahoo Mail account. Although it is not suggested to permanently turn off security software, turning off the software temporarily will help you determine if it is interfering with the synchronization of your email.

4. Turn off Windows Defender Security Center

Windows Defender Security Center is free security software that comes installed with Windows 10. In case you haven’t installed any alternative security program, you would want to temporarily turn off Windows Defender Security Center to check if it causing the problem with your Yahoo Mail account.

• Go to the Start menu and open the Windows Defender Security Center
• Next, click on the Fire and network protection
• Select a network profile and disable Windows Firewall for that profile. You will need to repeat the process for every profile.
• If you can then sync your email, it means you should allow the Mail and Calendar apps through the firewall. For that, you will need to follow the below-mentioned steps.

5. Allow Mail and Calendar Apps Through Windows Firewall

• Go to Start Menu and open the Windows Defender Security Center
• Next, select Fire and network protection option and go to Allow an app through firewall > Change settings.
• Then, you will need to select the checkbox next to Mail and Calendar In the list of allowed apps and features and select the checkboxes next to Private and Public columns.
• After that, press the OK

6. Turn Off Third-Party Security Software

Sometimes third-party antivirus programs or firewalls can also prevent you from synchronizing your email and calendar events. Though it is not suggested to turn off security software permanently, temporarily turning off the program will let you know if it is preventing you from syncing your email.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended not to open any email attachments or click any links in messages from people you don’t know when you disable your antivirus software.

7. Remove your Account and Add it Back

If the above-given workarounds fail, you can try resolving the sync issues by removing your Yahoo Mail account from the Mail app and adding it back. Here are the steps:

• Go to Start Menu and open the Mail
• Next, select the Settings option from the bottom of the left navigation pane and click on the Manage Accounts
• Then, select your Yahoo Mail account click on the Delete account from this device
• After that, simply re-add the account and you are done.

8. Check the Advanced Mailbox Settings

If you have configured your Yahoo Mail account with IMAP or POP server settings, you will need to ensure that you have configured your account with correct values and other information in the Advanced Mailbox settings. Below are the correct IMAP/POP and SMTP settings of Yahoo Mail.

IMAP Server Settings

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server

• Server:mail.yahoo.com
• Port: 993
• Requires SSL: Yes

Outgoing Mail (SMTP) 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’s password
• Requires authentication: Yes

POP Server Settings

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server

• Server:mail.yahoo.com
• Port: 995
• Requires SSL: Yes

Outgoing Mail (SMTP) 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’s password
• Requires authentication: Yes

Now as you have information about the Yahoo Mail Server Settings, you will need to go to the Advanced Settings by following these steps:

• Go to Start Menu and open the Mail
• Next, select the Settings option from the left navigation pane and click on the Manage Accounts Then select your Yahoo Mail account.
• Now, you will need to select the Change mailbox sync settings option and go to the Advanced mailbox settings
• Here, you will need to make sure that your incoming and outgoing email server addresses and ports are correct. Refer to the Yahoo Mail server settings information provided above.
• Deselect the checkbox next to Outgoing server requires authentication if your provider doesn’t require authentication. Similarly, deselect the checkbox next to Use the same name and password for sending email if your provider requires separate authentication for sending email, and enter the outgoing server username and password.

If applicable,

• Select the checkbox next to Require SSL for Incoming email if your provider requires SSL for incoming email.
• Select the checkbox next to Require SSL for Outgoing email if your provider requires SSL for incoming email.
• Make sure that your contacts server and calendar server addresses are correct.

9. Check your privacy settings

• Go to the Start Menu button and go to Settings > Privacy > Email.
• In the Email section, you will need to ensure that Let apps access and send email option is set to On.
• Then, select the Calendar option and make sure that Let apps access my calendar is set to On.

10. Check if Two-Step Verification is Enabled

Two-Step Verification feature of Yahoo Mail helps in protecting your account by making it tough for someone else to access your account. This feature verifies your identity as the rightful owner using your password and security code sent to your registered mobile number.

As the Mail apps for Windows 10 doesn’t support two-step verification, you may face speed and synchronization issue with your Yahoo Mail account if two-step verification is enabled. In such a case, you will you’ll need to create an app password by following steps provided in solution 1.

So, these are the different workarounds that you will need to follow to fix the slow Yahoo Mail issue & syncing problem with Windows 10.

If somehow you are unable to set up Yahoo mail account with Windows 10 Mail then call our Yahoo customer service toll-free helpline number and get the instant support along with the prompt resolutions.