What is pop3 server for yahoo mail
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POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is a protocol used to retrieve email messages from a mail server. In the case of Yahoo Mail, the POP3 server is used to allow users to retrieve their email messages from their Yahoo Mail account using a third-party email client or app.
To access your Yahoo Mail account using POP3, you'll need to know the following information:
- POP3 server:
pop.mail.yahoo.com - Port: 995 (SSL/TLS encryption is required)
- Username: Your full Yahoo Mail address (e.g.,
[email protected]) - Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
Here's how to set up your email client or app to use Yahoo Mail's POP3 server:
- Open your email client or app and go to the settings or preferences.
- Look for the "Account" or "Email" settings and select "Add new account" or "New email account".
- Choose "POP3" or "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the POP3 server (
pop.mail.yahoo.com) and port (995) in the corresponding fields. - Enter your Yahoo Mail address and password in the required fields.
- Save your changes and test your connection.
Note that Yahoo Mail recommends using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) instead of POP3, as it allows for two-way synchronization between your email client or app and your Yahoo Mail account. If you're using a newer email client or app, you may want to consider using IMAP instead of POP3.
Also, keep in mind that Yahoo Mail has some limitations on POP3 access, such as:
- You can only access your email messages using POP3 if you have a Yahoo Mail Classic account. If you have a Yahoo Mail Modern account, you'll need to use IMAP or the Yahoo Mail web interface.
- POP3 access is only available for accounts that are not using two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Yahoo Mail may limit the number of POP3 connections you can make per day.
If you're having trouble setting up your email client or app to use Yahoo Mail's POP3 server, you can refer to Yahoo's support articles or contact their customer support for assistance.