Yahoo mail generate app password

To generate an app password for Yahoo Mail, follow these steps:

Note: App passwords are only available for Yahoo Mail accounts that have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account security" section.
  5. Click on "Generate app password".
  6. Enter a name for your app password (e.g., "My Mail App").
  7. Choose the device or app type (e.g., "Desktop app" or "Mobile app").
  8. Click "Generate".
  9. You will see a 16-character password. Copy this password.

Important: Make sure to store the app password securely, as it will be used to access your Yahoo Mail account from the app or device you specified.

To use the app password:

  1. Open your email client or app (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, or a mobile app).
  2. Set up your Yahoo Mail account using the app password instead of your regular password.
  3. Enter the app password when prompted.

Remember to use the app password only for the specific device or app you specified, and not for your regular Yahoo Mail login.