This guide explains how to connect your Yahoo Mail account to Leadsnavi using secure SMTP and IMAP settings. You’ll generate an App Password in your Yahoo Account Security page, enter your credentials, and verify the correct mail server configurations. Once connected, Leadsnavi will synchronize your Yahoo mailbox to enable sending and receiving emails directly from the platform. If you encounter issues, refer to the troubleshooting links or contact our Customer Care team for support.
1. Enable “App Password” in Yahoo First
Yahoo does NOT allow using your normal login password for SMTP,You must create an App Password before connecting to any email client.
Note: You may need to generate an App Password from Yahoo Account Security page.
Steps:
- Log in to Yahoo Mail (web).
- Click your profile picture → Account Security
- Find “App Password”
- Select an app type (e.g., “Other App”) and type a name
- Click Generate
- Copy the generated 16-character password (very important — shown only once)
👉 When setting up SMTP in any client, use this App Password (not your normal password).
2. Required IMAP & SMTP Server Settings
Ensure the SMTP and IMAP settings are configured correctly:
- SMTP (Outgoing):
- Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 465 or 587
- IMAP (Incoming):
- Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 993
See more about Yahoo SMTP and IMAP here ---> https://help.yahoo.com/kb/new-yahoo-mail/imap-server-settings-yahoo-mail-sln4075.html
3. FAQs and Troubleshooting:
1. Verify Your App Password
- Changing your primary Yahoo Account password invalidates existing app passwords.
- Generate a new app password in your Yahoo Account settings.
- Immediately update this new password in your LeadsNavi account settings.
- Go back to LeadsNavi and reconncet this email account.
2. Others
Fix POP or IMAP client sending and receiving issues:https://help.yahoo.com/kb/new-yahoo-mail/fix-pop-imap-client-sending-receiving-issues-sln3792.html
4. Still experiencing issues?
Contact our Customer Care team for immediate assistance:
💬 Live Chat (available on our platform)