Can yahoo mail tell when an email is read

The age-old question of email tracking!

Yes, Yahoo Mail can tell when an email is read, but it's not always straightforward. Here's what you need to know:

1. Read Receipts: Yahoo Mail offers a feature called "Read Receipts" that allows you to request a read receipt from the recipient. When you send an email with a read receipt request, the recipient's email client (e.g., Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Outlook) will send a notification back to you when they open the email. This notification will indicate that the email has been read.
2. Tracking Pixels: Yahoo Mail uses tracking pixels, also known as web beacons, to track email opens. These tiny images are embedded in the email and are loaded when the recipient opens the email. When the image is loaded, Yahoo Mail can track that the email has been opened.
3. IP Address Tracking: Yahoo Mail can also track the IP address of the device used to open the email. This information can be used to determine the location of the recipient when they opened the email.

However, it's important to note that:

• Not all email clients support read receipts or tracking pixels. Some email clients, like some older versions of Outlook, may not display read receipts or tracking pixels.
• Recipients can disable read receipts or tracking pixels in their email settings, which would prevent Yahoo Mail from tracking the email's read status.
• Yahoo Mail may not always be able to track email opens or read receipts, especially if the recipient uses a web-based email client or a mobile app that doesn't support tracking.

To request a read receipt in Yahoo Mail:

1. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
2. Click on the "More" menu and select "Request Read Receipt."
3. The recipient will receive a notification asking if they want to send a read receipt back to you.

Keep in mind that read receipts are not always reliable, and recipients may not always respond with a read receipt.