Yahoo mail problems sending
Frustrating! Yahoo Mail issues can be a real pain. Let's troubleshoot some common problems you might be experiencing with sending emails from Yahoo Mail:
- Check your account settings:
- Ensure your account is active and not suspended.
- Verify your email address and password are correct.
- Make sure your account is not set to "Vacation" mode.
- Outgoing mail server issues:
- Check your Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings:
- Go to Settings > More Settings > Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP).
- Ensure the server is set to "smtp.mail.yahoo.com" and the port is set to 587.
- Try changing the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings to "smtp-auth.mail.yahoo.com" and the port to 465.
- Check your Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) settings:
- Email size or attachment issues:
- Check the size of your email and attachments. Yahoo Mail has a file size limit of 25MB.
- Try reducing the size of your attachments or breaking them up into smaller files.
- Spam filters:
- Check your Spam folder to see if the email is being flagged as spam.
- If it is, mark it as "Not Spam" to help train Yahoo's filters.
- Firewall or antivirus software issues:
- Check your firewall or antivirus software settings to ensure they're not blocking outgoing emails.
- Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
- Network connectivity issues:
- Check your internet connection to ensure it's stable and working properly.
- Try restarting your router or modem to see if it resolves the issue.
- Yahoo Mail app issues:
- If you're using the Yahoo Mail app, try closing and reopening it.
- Check for updates to the app and install any available updates.
- Contact Yahoo Support:
- If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Yahoo Support for further assistance.
Some additional tips:
- Try sending a test email to a different email address to see if the issue is specific to the recipient or your Yahoo Mail account.
- Check your email client's settings (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird) to ensure they're configured correctly.
- If you're experiencing issues with sending emails from a specific device or network, try sending from a different device or network to see if the issue is device-specific.
I hope these troubleshooting steps help you resolve the issue with sending emails from Yahoo Mail!