How to Set Up SMTP for Email via Yahoo Mail#

Yahoo Mail is a longstanding email service. Below are the SMTP configurations for sending emails via Yahoo Mail, including settings for Yahoo Plus users:

SMTP Configurations for Standard Yahoo Mail Users#

  • SMTP Server/Host: smtp.mail.yahoo.com

  • SMTP Port: 587

SMTP Configurations for Yahoo Plus Users#

  • SMTP Server/Host: plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com

  • SMTP Port: 465 or 587

Authentication Information#

  • SMTP User Name: Your Yahoo email address (e.g., yourname@yahoo.com).

  • SMTP Password: Your Yahoo password.

Additional Information#

  • For standard Yahoo Mail users, the recommended SMTP port is 587, which supports STARTTLS encryption.

  • Yahoo Plus users have the option to use either port 465 with SSL or port 587 with STARTTLS, depending on their email client’s capabilities.

  • Ensure that your Yahoo account has “Allow apps that use less secure sign in” enabled if you encounter issues with SMTP access, as Yahoo may block applications that do not meet its security standards.