Have you been caught up in the confusion about how to configure Outlook 2010 for Yahoo Mail
? If so, you aren't alone.
There seems to be a lot of confusion about whether you can even make a Yahoo Outlook 2010 connection, much less how. Keep reading to clear up the mystery.
Let's get this straight right now: you can definitely configure Outlook for Yahoo mail. I think the confusion comes in because there are a few non-obvious things you need to do to make it work.
Why Configure Outlook 2010 for Yahoo Mail?
By making the Yahoo Outlook 2010 connection, you will make it easier to manage your business efforts and email campaigns. You won't have to search in multiple places for that important message, because all your messages will be in Outlook. When it comes to your email, you'll have everything at your fingertips and be able to work more efficiently.
How Do You Configure Outlook for Yahoo Mail?
There is a straighforward procedure you need to follow to configure Outlook for Yahoo. However, one of those non-obvious things about this that trips people up is that you can't use a free Yahoo Mail account with Outlook.
Yahoo requires that you upgrade your free account to a Yahoo Mail Plus or Yahoo Business Mail account before it will let you make the connection. The link at the end of this article takes you to a page that walks you through everything, including how to convert your account.
When you are ready to make a change to a more effective way of doing business, you will welcome the results of Outlook and the use of your Yahoo email account. The configuration will not take long.