Frequently Asked Question
IMAP email setup on Android mail
Last Updated 3 years ago
Important: These steps will vary from device to device. Use these instructions only as a guideline and consult your Device Manufacturer if you need additional help.
- Tap Settings app.
- Select the Settings icon.
- Tap Add account.
- Tap Others.
- Enter your full business email address and password then tap Manual setup.
- Tap IMAP account.
- Under Account and Incoming server:
- Email address - Your full business mail email address.
- User name - Your full business mail email address.
- Password - The app password you created. Learn more about app passwords.
- IMAP server - imap.mail.yahoo.com
- Security type - SSL or SSL/TLS
- Port - 993
- IMAP path prefix - Leave blank.
- Under Outgoing Server:
- SMTP server - smtp.bizmail.yahoo.com
- Security type - SSL or SSL/TLS
- Port - 465
- Authentication required before sending emails - Make sure this is selected.
- User name - Your full business mail email address.
- Password - The app password you created. Learn more about app passwords.
- Tap Next.
Note: Older versions of Android will have a Require sign-in checkbox. - Select the frequency that the app will check for new email.
- Enter the name you want for your Account and your Sending name for your outgoing emails, then tap Done.
Congratulations! You can now send and receive emails with your Android device.