Yahoo Connection Troubleshooting

Here are common reasons for failed Yahoo Mail connection via SMTP and IMAP protocols:

1. Incorrect Server and Port Configuration

• Wrong SMTP/IMAP server addresses: Using inaccurate server endpoints. For Yahoo Mail, verify the official server details (often imap.yahoo.com for IMAP and smtp.yahoo.com for SMTP; regional variants may exist, e.g., for specific countries).
• Mismatched ports or encryption:
  • IMAP typically requires port 993 （SSL/TLS）
  • SMTP usually uses port 465 (SSL/TLS)

2. Authentication Issues

• Invalid credentials: Using an incorrect password. If two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled for the Yahoo account, a regular password will fail—an application-specific password (generated in Yahoo’s security settings) is required instead.

3. Disabled IMAP/SMTP Access

• Protocols not activated: Yahoo may disable IMAP/SMTP by default. Users must manually enable them in account settings (e.g., under "Mail Settings" → "POP/IMAP/SMTP" → toggle on "IMAP Access" and "SMTP Access").
• Account restrictions: Free Yahoo plans might limit third-party client access, or admin policies (for business accounts) could explicitly block IMAP/SMTP via the admin console. 

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