# Yahoo

**Yahoo IMAP Setup Guide**

**Step 1: Log into Your Yahoo Mail Account**

1. Visit [Yahoo Mail](https://mail.yahoo.com/) and sign in with your credentials.

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**Step 2: Access Account Security Settings**

1. Navigate to the [Yahoo Account Security page](https://login.yahoo.com/myaccount/security).
2. Sign in again if prompted for verification.
3. Under **Account Security**, look for the section labeled **"Other ways to sign in"**.

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**Step 3: Generate an App Password**

1. Scroll to the **App Passwords** section.
2. Click **Generate app password.**\\

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3. In the prompt, enter a name for the app (e.g., "Hayha IMAP") to label it, then click **Generate**.
4. Copy the password displayed on the screen. This is your password for IMAP.

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