Problem connecting to Yahoo Messenger server

[strongbad6565]

For some reason, I can't connect to the Yahoo server using Miranda-IM. In Miranda's Options menu, on the Yahoo screen, here's how I have everything set:


Yahoo
ID: [my Yahoo screen name]
Password: [my Yahoo password - and yes, I'm sure it's correct]

Expert
Login server: scs.msg.yahoo.com Port: 5050
[ ] Disable UTF8 encoding
[ ] Disable main menu (needs restart)
[ ] Use Yahoo Address Book (YAB)
[checked] Show errors
[ ] Show Avatars

([ ] means an unchecked box.)


When I try to change my Yahoo status to Online, a balloon message pops up from the Miranda-IM system tray icon. It says:

Yahoo Error
server connection error Connection closed by server

Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Thanks for your time.

-Chris

[arg0]

Same happens to me.
I'm using Miranda 0.4 (Built Apr 7 2005 12:43:57)
Is this a general problem or does someone manage to connect?

[Netgirl]

Yeah, I have the same problem, for a week already. Can anyone help? Have anyone found out how to cope with it. PLease, help

[eblis]

Try upgrading to the latest build (0.3.0.9 works for me) and see if that helps.

[ta-bas-co]

Don't know if it helps:
A simple solution, the user namer for hotmail includes ...@hotmail.com for yahoo it DOESN'T need to be included (so no ...@yahoo.com)
This helped me connecting to yahoo at scs.msg.yahoo.com:5050

Regards,
ta-bas-co

[cojones]

a network log would give major clues on to why you cannot connect

[victorpvn]

How do I configure my firewall/proxy server?

If you are experiencing a problem because you are connecting through a firewall or proxy server, you will need to configure your firewall or proxy server. The following information should assist with your configuration:

Basic Connection:

Protocol: TCP or HTTP

Servers:

* scs.msg.yahoo.com
* scsa.msg.yahoo.com
* scsb.msg.yahoo.com
* scsc.msg.yahoo.com

Port: 20,23,25,80,119,5050,8001,8002

Webcam Connection:

Protocol: TCP

Server: webcam.yahoo.com

Port: 5100

File Transfer Connection:

Protocol: HTTP

Server: filetransfer.msg.yahoo.com

Port: 80

File Sharing Connection:

Protocol: HTTP

Port: 80

Voice Chat Connection:

Protocol: UDP or TCP

Servers:

* v1.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v2.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v3.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v4.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v5.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v6.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v7.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v8.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v9.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v10.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v11.vc.scd.yahoo.com
* v13.vc.sc5.yahoo.com
* vc1.vip.scd.yahoo.com

Ports: 5000-5010