Migrate Yahoo Mail to Office 365 / Microsoft 365 Account Manually?

To migrate Yahoo Mail to Office 365 or Microsoft 365 account manually, follow these steps:

  1. Enable Yahoo Mail Account for IMAP: First, enable IMAP for your Yahoo Mail account by going to Settings > Accounts > Yahoo Mail > Account Info > Account security and turning on the toggle for “Allow apps that use less secure sign in”.
  2. Add Yahoo Mail Account in Office 365: Next, add your Yahoo Mail account to Office 365 by going to Settings > Accounts > Add a mail account and entering your Yahoo Mail email address and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
  3. Create a New Folder: In Office 365, create a new folder where you want to store the migrated emails.
  4. Copy Yahoo Mail Folders to Office 365: In the Yahoo Mail account, select the emails and folders that you want to migrate. Right-click and select “Copy”. Go to the Office 365 account and right-click on the new folder you created. Select “Paste” to transfer the emails.
  5. Verify Migration: Once the transfer is complete, verify that all the emails and folders have been migrated correctly. You can also perform a test by sending an email to your Yahoo Mail account and checking if it is received in the Office 365 account.

By following these steps, you can migrate your Yahoo Mail account to Office 365 or Microsoft 365 manually. However, this process can be time-consuming if you have a large number of emails to transfer. In that case, you may consider using a third-party migration tool for a faster and more efficient transfer.