How to configure yahoo mail on android

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to configure Yahoo Mail on your Android device:

Method 1: Using the Yahoo Mail app

  1. Download and install the Yahoo Mail app from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open the app and tap on "Sign in" at the top right corner.
  3. Enter your Yahoo email address and password.
  4. Tap on "Sign in" to authenticate.
  5. If prompted, allow the app to access your contacts and other data.
  6. You will be taken to the Yahoo Mail inbox. You can now access your Yahoo Mail account and start sending and receiving emails.

Method 2: Using the Android Email app

  1. Go to your Android device's Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and select "Accounts" or "Email".
  3. Tap on "Add account" or "New account".
  4. Select "Yahoo" from the list of available email providers.
  5. Enter your Yahoo email address and password.
  6. Tap on "Next" to continue.
  7. You may be prompted to allow the app to access your contacts and other data. Tap on "Allow" to continue.
  8. You will be taken to the Yahoo Mail inbox. You can now access your Yahoo Mail account and start sending and receiving emails.

Additional settings

  1. To set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Yahoo Mail account, go to the Yahoo Mail app settings (gear icon) > Account settings > Security > Two-factor authentication.
  2. To set up IMAP or POP3 settings for your Yahoo Mail account, go to the Yahoo Mail app settings (gear icon) > Account settings > More settings > IMAP or POP3 settings.

IMAP settings

POP3 settings

Note: Make sure to enable IMAP or POP3 in your Yahoo Mail account settings before configuring it on your Android device.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Yahoo Mail account on your Android device using either the Yahoo Mail app or the Android Email app.