Yahoo mail smtp android
To set up Yahoo Mail SMTP on an Android device, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps
To allow Yahoo Mail to connect to your account using SMTP, you need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your Yahoo account settings. Here's how:
- Go to the Yahoo Mail website (mail.yahoo.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner, then select "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account security" section and toggle the switch next to "Less Secure Apps" to the "On" position.
Step 2: Set up Yahoo Mail SMTP on Android
Now, follow these steps to set up Yahoo Mail SMTP on your Android device:
- Open the email app on your Android device (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or a third-party email client).
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select "Settings" or "Accounts" (depending on your email app).
- Tap "Add account" or "New account" and select "Other" or "Manual setup".
- Choose "IMAP" or "POP3" as the account type (IMAP is recommended).
- Enter the following settings:
- Username: Your full Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [email protected]).
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password.
- SMTP Server:
smtp.mail.yahoo.com. - Port: 587 (or 25 if your email app doesn't support TLS).
- Security type: TLS (Transport Layer Security) or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer).
- Tap "Next" or "Save" to save the changes.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter issues setting up Yahoo Mail SMTP on your Android device, try the following:
- Make sure you've enabled "Less Secure Apps" in your Yahoo account settings.
- Check that your Yahoo Mail account is not set to require two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Verify that your email app is configured to use the correct SMTP server and port.
- If you're using a third-party email client, ensure it supports Yahoo Mail SMTP.
By following these steps, you should be able to set up Yahoo Mail SMTP on your Android device and start sending and receiving emails using your Yahoo Mail account.