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

  1. Go to the Yahoo Mail sign-in page and click on "Sign in" to access your account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner, then select "Account info" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Account security" section and click on "Less secure apps".
  4. Toggle the switch to "On" to allow less secure apps to access your account.

Step 2: Generate an App Password

  1. Go back to the "Account info" page and scroll down to the "Account security" section.
  2. Click on "Generate app password".
  3. Enter a name for your app (e.g., "SMTP Client") and click "Generate".
  4. Note down the generated app password, as you'll need it later.

Step 3: Configure Your Email Client

  1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.) and go to the settings or preferences.
  2. Look for the "SMTP" or "Outgoing Mail Server" settings and enter the following information:
    • Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
    • Port: 587 (or 25 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
  3. Save your changes and try sending an email to test the connection.

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