I can't get mail to add any accounts.

Hello
I have used many Apple computers in the past. I have recently decided to utilize my iMac more, and have been trying to add my accounts into Apple. I am adding in from Gmail, Yahoo, and Google Apps. I have done this before on a MacBook with an older version of Mail and it has been totally fine. I have also gotten my emails synced up on my iPhone and iPad with no issues.
When I try and add in the accounts, I make sure all of the steps are followed to a T. I've tried POP, IMAP, and still the accounts won't go online. Many times it says there is an smtp error.
Has anyone else dealt with this? Is it an issue with Apple 7.3 or am I missing something totally obvious?
I have used the default methods to set up as well as using the "add other account" option and entering it manually.
I'm at a loss. Any help would be awesome.
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

If you've activated 2-step verification, you need to generate an application-specific password in your Google account and enter it instead of the login password you use on the website. You must change the password for both the incoming and the outgoing mail server. The same goes for Yahoo.

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