Connecting Yahoo Mail to Menvin

Connect your Yahoo Mail account. Yahoo requires an app-specific password for third-party apps.

App Password Required

Yahoo requires an app-specific password for third-party email clients, even if you don't have two-factor authentication enabled. You cannot use your regular Yahoo password.

Generate an App-Specific Password

Yahoo requires app-specific passwords for security. Here's how to generate one:

Go to Yahoo Account Security and sign in
Scroll down to "App passwords" section
Click "Generate app password" or "Manage app passwords"
Select "Mail" as the app type
Enter a label like "Menvin" or "Menvin Email"
Click "Generate"
Copy the password immediately - you won't be able to see it again!

Note: The app password will be a 16-character string. Make sure to copy it exactly as shown.

Enable IMAP Access

Make sure IMAP is enabled in your Yahoo Mail settings:

Go to mail.yahoo.com and sign in
Click the Settings gear icon (⚙️)
Go to More Settings → Mailboxes
Find your email address and click "Edit"
Under "IMAP Access", ensure it's enabled
Save your changes

Connect in Menvin

Connect your Yahoo account in Menvin:

Go to Menvin Connect page
Select "Yahoo Mail" from the provider dropdown
The settings will auto-fill:
- IMAP Host: imap.mail.yahoo.com
- IMAP Port: 993
- SMTP Host: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- SMTP Port: 587
Enter your full Yahoo email address as the username
Enter the app-specific password you generated (not your regular Yahoo password!)
Give your mailbox a friendly name (e.g., "Personal Yahoo")
Click "Test connection & save mailbox"

Common Issues & Solutions

❌ "Authentication failed"

Solution: Yahoo requires an app-specific password. Make sure you're using the app password you generated, not your regular Yahoo account password. Generate a new app password if needed.

❌ "IMAP not enabled"

Solution: Go to Yahoo Mail settings and ensure IMAP access is enabled for your account. You may need to verify your account first.

❌ Can't find "App passwords" option

Solution: Make sure you're signed in to your Yahoo account. The option should be under Account Security settings. If you still can't find it, try accessing it directly from the security page.

Quick Settings Reference

Copy these settings if auto-fill doesn't work

IMAP Settings

Host:: imap.mail.yahoo.com
Port:: 993
Security:: TLS/SSL (enabled)

SMTP Settings

Host:: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Port:: 587
Security:: TLS/STARTTLS (enabled)