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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Contact Yahoo Support:
    • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Yahoo Support for further assistance.

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I hope these troubleshooting steps help you resolve the issue with sending emails from Yahoo Mail!