How to Add Yahoo Mail to Android

Get Yahoo Mail running on your Android device from the Gmail or standard Mail app with these steps.

Method 1

Use these steps on newer devices to add Yahoo Mail to the Gmail app.

1. Open “Settings” > “Accounts“.
2. Select “Add accounts“.
3. Select “Personal (IMAP)“.
4. Type your full Yahoo email address, then tap “Next“.
5. Sign into your Yahoo account.

If you use 2-step verification, you will need to create a password for your Android to access your Yahoo account. To do so, login to your Yahoo account, go to “Account security” > “Manage app passwords“.

Method 2

1. This option is for older devices that use the standard “Mail” app.
2. Open the “Mail” app.
3. Select the “Menu” button, then choose “Settings“.
4. Select “Add account” > “Email“.
5. Enter your full Yahoo email address and password, then tap “Next“.
6. Select additional settings as desired, then go “Next“.

If you use 2-step verification, you will need to create a password for your Android to access your Yahoo account. To do so, login to your Yahoo account, go to “Account security” > “Manage app passwords“.

Method 3

If you don’t mind using a separate app, there is a Yahoo Mail app you can use available in the Google Play appstore.