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To set up Yahoo Mail to use Yahoo's SMTP server, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps
To allow Yahoo Mail to send emails using its SMTP server, you need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your Yahoo account settings. Here's how:
- Sign in to your Yahoo 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.
- Click on "Less Secure Apps" and toggle the switch to the "On" position.
Step 2: Configure Your Email Client
Now, you need to configure your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or a mobile app) to use Yahoo's SMTP server. Here are the settings:
- SMTP Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 587
- Username: Your full Yahoo email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@yahoo.com)
- Password: Your Yahoo email account password
- Encryption: TLS (Transport Layer Security) or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
Here's an example of how to set up Yahoo Mail in Microsoft Outlook:
- Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account Settings" again.
- Click "New" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- In the "Incoming mail server" field, enter imap.mail.yahoo.com.
- In the "Outgoing mail server" field, enter smtp.mail.yahoo.com.
- Set the "Port" to 587 for the "Outgoing mail server".
- Select "TLS" or "SSL" for the "Encryption" option.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish".
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter issues sending emails using Yahoo's SMTP server, try the following:
- Check that you've enabled "Less Secure Apps" in your Yahoo account settings.
- Verify that your email client is configured correctly, including the correct SMTP server, port, username, and password.
- Make sure that your email client is set to use TLS or SSL encryption.
- If you're still having issues, try resetting your email client's settings or contacting Yahoo's support team for further assistance.