If you are setting up a configuration file named yahoo.imap.txt to connect to Yahoo Mail via an email client or script, use the following standard below. Standard Server Configuration Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server : Server Host: imap.mail.yahoo.com Port: 993 Security: SSL or TLS Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server : Server Host: smtp.mail.yahoo.com Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS) Authentication: Required (Yes) Authentication Details
To get one, log into your Yahoo Account Security page, select , and choose "Other app" to generate a unique 16-character code. Configuration File Example ( yahoo.imap.txt )
Your full Yahoo email address (e.g., user@yahoo.com ).
Do not use your regular account password. You must generate and use an App Password if you have two-step verification enabled.