Send a text from computer yahoo mail
To send a text message from your Yahoo Mail account, you'll need to use the Yahoo Mail app or a third-party SMS service. Here's how:
Method 1: Using the Yahoo Mail app
- Open the Yahoo Mail app on your computer or mobile device.
- Compose a new email by clicking on the "Compose" button.
- Enter the recipient's phone number in the "To" field, followed by the carrier's SMS prefix (e.g., 1 for AT&T, 2 for T-Mobile, etc.).
- Type your message in the body of the email.
- Click the "Send" button to send the text message.
Method 2: Using a third-party SMS service
- Sign up for a third-party SMS service like Twilio, Nexmo, or Plivo.
- Create a new account and obtain an API key or account credentials.
- Use the service's API or web interface to send a text message from your Yahoo Mail account.
- Enter the recipient's phone number and your message in the service's interface.
- Click the "Send" button to send the text message.
Here's an example of how you might use Twilio to send a text message from Yahoo Mail:
- Go to the Twilio website and sign in to your account.
- Click on the "Send SMS" button and enter the recipient's phone number.
- Enter your message in the "Message" field.
- Click the "Send" button to send the text message.
Note that some third-party SMS services may require you to verify your phone number or set up a payment method before you can send text messages.