About domain extensions in yahoo mail yahoo help sln2153
A very specific question!
According to the Yahoo Help article SLN2153, here's what you need to know about domain extensions in Yahoo Mail:
What are domain extensions?
Domain extensions, also known as top-level domains (TLDs), are the letters that come after the dot (.) in an email address. For example, in the email address [email protected]
, .com
is the domain extension.
What domain extensions are supported by Yahoo Mail?
Yahoo Mail supports a wide range of domain extensions, including:
- Generic TLDs (gTLDs):
.com
,.net
,.org
,.biz
,.info
,.name
,.pro
,.tel
,.travel
, and many more. - Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs):
.us
,.uk
,.ca
,.au
,.de
,.fr
,.jp
, and many more. - Sponsored TLDs:
.aero
,.asia
,.cat
,.coop
,.jobs
,.mobi
,.museum
,.name
,.pro
,.tel
,.travel
, and many more.
Can I use any domain extension with Yahoo Mail?
While Yahoo Mail supports a wide range of domain extensions, there are some exceptions. You may not be able to use certain domain extensions with Yahoo Mail, such as:
- Some sponsored TLDs, like
.aero
or.asia
, which may have specific requirements or restrictions. - Some country-code TLDs, like
.cn
or.ru
, which may have specific requirements or restrictions. - Some private TLDs, like
.example
or.localhost
, which are not intended for public use.
How do I set up my email address with a custom domain extension?
If you want to set up an email address with a custom domain extension, you'll need to follow these steps:
- Verify your domain ownership with Yahoo Mail.
- Set up a mail exchanger (MX) record for your domain.
- Configure your domain's DNS settings to point to Yahoo Mail's servers.
- Create a new email address using your custom domain extension.
For more information on setting up a custom domain extension with Yahoo Mail, you can refer to the Yahoo Help article SLN2153 or contact Yahoo Mail support for assistance.