How to enable smtp in yahoo mail
To enable SMTP in Yahoo Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps
- Go to the Yahoo Mail sign-in page and click on "Sign in" to access your account.
- Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner, then select "Account info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account security" section and click on "Less secure apps".
- Toggle the switch to "On" to allow less secure apps to access your account.
Step 2: Generate an App Password
- Go back to the "Account info" page and scroll down to the "Account security" section.
- Click on "Generate app password".
- Enter a name for your app (e.g., "SMTP Client") and click "Generate".
- Note down the generated app password, as you'll need it later.
Step 3: Configure Your Email Client
- Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.) and go to the settings or preferences.
- Look for the "SMTP" or "Outgoing Mail Server" settings and enter the following information:
- Server:
smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- Port:
587
(or25
if your email client doesn't support TLS) - Username: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: The app password you generated in Step 2
- Authentication: Select "Password" or "Username and Password" depending on your email client's options
- Server:
- Save your changes and try sending an email to test the connection.
Additional Tips
- Make sure to use the correct SMTP server and port numbers for your email client.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to enable "Use authentication" or "Use secure authentication" in the settings.
- If you're still having trouble, try disabling any firewall or antivirus software temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
- Keep in mind that enabling less secure apps may increase the risk of your account being compromised. Use this feature at your own risk.