Turn on the Allow apps that use less secure sign in toggle switch.
On the top-right, click the menu (gear) button, and select Account Info.
- Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account using your web browser.
- If you have installed the desktop version of Outlook 2016 on your device, you can quickly set up and manage your Yahoo email account using the following steps: How to set up a Yahoo Mail account on the Outlook desktop app
- How to create an app password for Outlook.
- How to set up a Yahoo Mail account on the Outlook desktop app.
- Copy this password (without the spaces) and enter this password when Outlook prompts you for a password. In the Security section, under APP-SPECIFIC PASSWORDS, select Generate Password.Įnter a name for your password, such as Outlook, and select Create.Īpple will display an app password for you. Otherwise, turn on two-factor authentication. If you've already turned on two-factor authentication, you'll receive a code on one of your devices. Go to the Apple ID website from your browser and enter your Apple ID and password. To obtain an app password for your iCloud email account, use the following steps: Please sign in using your application password.
One way you'll know you need an app password is if you see the following message: 2-factor authentication is set up for your account. This is a different password than your regular email account password. To add your email account to Outlook, you’ll need an app password, also known as an application password. Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, , and AOL accounts all use two-factor authentication to help verify that you’re the person trying to access your email account. If Outlook won’t accept your password and you know you’re using the password for your email account, you might have an email account that requires additional security. If prompted, enter your password again, then select OK > Finish to start using your email account in Outlook. These steps are the same whether you're adding your first email account or additional email accounts to Outlook.Įnter your email address and click Connect.Įnter your name, email address, and password, and click Next.