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How do I generate an app password for Yahoo Mail?

How do I connect my Yahoo email to Investor Matching? Why do I need a different password for Yahoo email setup in Investor Matching?

An app password is a 16-character code generated by Yahoo that allows Investor Matching to connect to your email without using your regular Yahoo account password.

How to Generate a Yahoo App Password

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Account Security page.
  2. Under External connections, click Create app password.
  3. Enter an app name, such as Investor Matching.
  4. Click Generate password.
  5. Copy the 16-character app password provided by Yahoo.
  6. Use this password when connecting your Yahoo email to Investor Matching.

You can also follow Yahoo's official instructions here:
https://help.yahoo.com/kb/generate-password-sln15241.html

⚠️ Important Notes

You must have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled on your Yahoo account before you can generate an app password.