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How to configure your Yahoo Mail SMTP?

Step 1: Create a new Yahoo Mail account.


The interface of Yahoo is pretty similar to Gmail’s, so if you still want one to take an A/B testing, go to https://mail.yahoo.com/d and sign in a new account.



Note down those SMTP credential of Yahoo mail

  • Server - smtp.mail.yahoo.com
  • Port - 465 or 587
  • Requires SSL - Yes
  • Requires TLS - Yes (if available)
  • Requires authentication - Yes


Step 2: Get your app password

  • Go to your Yahoo Account > Account Security > Generate and manage app passwords



  • Copy your app password



Step 3: Go to App > Settings > Email > Enable Custom SMTP



Step 4: Enter your Yahoo SMTP information

Host: smtp.mail.yahoo.com

Port: 465

Authentication: Login

Your Yahoo account and your app password



Step 5: Click Verify Config button, then enter sender and recipient address and click Verify now



If you enter correct information, a success message will be shown like this:



Congrats! Now you can create your campaigns and start sending emails!


Important notes:


  • Only use verified senders from SMTP server to send emails, otherwise, your email will go to spam box.
  • Using SMTP will not count statistic such as Open, Bounces or Spam report.

Updated on: 21/09/2021

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