[Users] Setting up Claws-Mail for Yahoo and Gmail

[Dustin Miller]

On Tue, 14 May 2024 05:39:23 +0100
James Freer via Users <users at lists.claws-mail.org> wrote:

> I am trying to set up Claws-Mail for Yahoo and Gmail and it does not 
> seem to download messages.
> 
> My imap and smtp settings are correct. My guess is the authentication
> is not set correct and i would be grateful for help. ...
> 
DM: Hi, James. Have you looked at the FAQ on the Claws Mail website? It
has a section on Gmail, and the Oauth2 section also has a part related
to Gmail if you're wanting to use that authentication method. Some info
may not be up-to-date because of changes in Gmail and/or Claws Mail,
but looking at the FAQ would be your next best step for setting up
Gmail (assuming from what you've written that you haven't already done
that). Also, the FAQ is a wiki, so you can feel free to update it if
your experience shows the need for that.

DM: I 'think' I've heard of some people using Claws Mail with Yahoo,
but I haven't done so myself, so am not sure on the details of the
setup. If it's possible, I'm assuming it could very well be a
combination of webmail settings and Claws Mail settings that is needed.
Perhaps a Yahoo user will chime in with more details. Hope that helps,
---Dustin
> 
> A google showed several posts that claimed Claws does not work with 
> Yahoo on imap but does on pop. Didn't find anything regarding Gmail
> so don't believe that. Hence my post for advice. ...