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
- Sign in to your Yahoo Account Security page.
- Under External connections, click Create app password.
- Enter an app name, such as Investor Matching.
- Click Generate password.
- Copy the 16-character app password provided by Yahoo.
- 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.