How to stop adverts on my yahoo mail
The pesky ads on Yahoo Mail! Don't worry, I've got some steps to help you minimize or completely remove them.
Method 1: Ad-free Yahoo Mail
Yahoo offers an ad-free version of their email service, called Yahoo Mail Pro. To get it:
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner.
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Click on "Upgrade to Yahoo Mail Pro" (if you're eligible).
- Follow the prompts to upgrade to the ad-free version.
Method 2: Disable ads using browser extensions
You can use browser extensions to block ads on Yahoo Mail. Here are a few options:
- uBlock Origin: A popular ad blocker that can be installed on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- AdBlock Plus: Another popular ad blocker available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Ghostery: A browser extension that blocks ads, tracks, and malware. Available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
To install and configure these extensions:
- Go to the browser's extensions store (e.g., Chrome Web Store, Mozilla Add-ons).
- Search for the extension name and click "Add to Chrome" or "Add to Firefox" (depending on your browser).
- Follow the installation prompts.
- Once installed, enable the extension by clicking the icon in the top right corner of your browser.
- Configure the extension to block ads on Yahoo Mail.
Method 3: Use a third-party email client
If you're not fond of using Yahoo Mail's web interface, you can use a third-party email client like:
- Microsoft Outlook: A popular email client that supports Yahoo Mail accounts.
- Mozilla Thunderbird: A free, open-source email client that supports Yahoo Mail accounts.
- Apple Mail: A built-in email client on Macs that supports Yahoo Mail accounts.
These clients often have built-in ad-blocking features or can be configured to block ads.
Method 4: Report ads to Yahoo
If you still encounter ads on Yahoo Mail, you can report them to Yahoo:
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the ad you want to report.
- Click the three vertical dots on the top right corner of the ad.
- Select "Report this ad" from the dropdown menu.
- Follow the prompts to report the ad.
By following these methods, you should be able to minimize or completely remove ads from your Yahoo Mail experience.