How to activate yaoo mail pop smtp

To activate Yahoo Mail POP/SMTP, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable POP/SMTP in your Yahoo Mail account

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "More Settings" section.
5. Click on "Accounts" and then select "POP & Forwarding" or "POP & IMAP" (depending on your account type).
6. Toggle the switch next to "POP" or "IMAP" to the "On" position.
7. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

Step 2: Configure your email client

1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).
2. Go to the "Accounts" or "Settings" section.
3. Click on "Add Account" or "New Account".
4. Select "POP" or "IMAP" as the account type.
5. Enter the following settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server (POP): pop.mail.yahoo.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.mail.yahoo.com
   • Username: Your full Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@yahoo.com)
   • Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
6. Click "Next" or "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Important notes:

• Make sure you have a valid Yahoo Mail account and are using the correct login credentials.
• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your Yahoo Mail account settings to allow access.
• Some email clients may require additional settings or configurations to work with Yahoo Mail POP/SMTP.
• Yahoo Mail has specific requirements for sending emails using POP/SMTP, such as a minimum password length and a requirement for a valid email address.

If you're still having trouble, you can refer to Yahoo's official documentation or contact their support team for further assistance.