How to turn on smtp authentication in yahoo mail

To turn on SMTP authentication in Yahoo Mail, you'll need to enable it in your account settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Enable SMTP Authentication using Yahoo Mail Web Interface

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account on the web.
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 "Account" section.
5. Click on "Account security" from the dropdown menu.
6. Scroll down to the "Sending emails" section.
7. Click on "Edit" next to "SMTP Authentication".
8. Toggle the switch to "On" to enable SMTP authentication.
9. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Method 2: Enable SMTP Authentication using Yahoo Mail Mobile App

1. Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
5. Tap on "Account security" from the dropdown menu.
6. Scroll down to the "Sending emails" section.
7. Tap on "SMTP Authentication" and toggle the switch to "On".
8. Tap "Save" to save your changes.

SMTP Authentication Settings

After enabling SMTP authentication, you'll need to configure your email client or application to use the following settings:

• Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
• Port: 587
• Authentication: Username and Password
• Username: Your Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [your_email_address]@yahoo.com)
• Password: Your Yahoo Mail password

Note: If you're using a third-party email client or application, you may need to consult its documentation for specific instructions on how to configure SMTP authentication.