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Q: Can I have 2 Yahoo email accounts?

You dont have to logout and log back in every time you want to switch between Yahoo accounts. Add up to 10 accounts that you can toggle between. Mouse over or click your profile and select an account from the list. If it shows only one account then you must first add an account.

When you create a Yahoo account, you get access to a free account with Yahoo Mail, Yahoo's email service.
Creating a Yahoo account also gives you access to a variety of services, including a personalized breaking news feed, address book, and more.
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In addition to getting your own @yahoo.com email address, maintaining a Yahoo account is a great way to get a personalized feed of breaking news.

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What to Know
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From a customizable home page, to web services like Yahoo Answers and Yahoo Notepad, a Yahoo account offers a streamlined ecosystem of features to get the most out of your time on the web.

If you're new to Yahoo's services and want to create a Yahoo account, here's how to get started, using any browser on your Mac or PC.

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How to create a Yahoo account

1. Open up your browser of voice and visit the Yahoo homepage.

2. Click "Create an account," found beneath the sign-in credentials form.

In the future, this page is where you'll sign into your Yahoo account. Emma Witman/Business Insider

3. Fill out all the required fields, including your first and last name, username, password, birthday, and mobile number for two-factor authentication.

You'll want to have some backup email usernames in mind, in case your first choice is taken. Emma Witman/Business Insider

4. Click "Continue."

5. Select whether to have Yahoo call or text your authentication code to the mobile number you provided.

6. Enter the 5-digit verification code when you've received it. Click "Verify" and then "Continue."

Be sure to enter your verification code in a timely manner, or it may expire. Emma Witman/Business Insider

You're all set. When you click "Done," you'll navigate back to the Yahoo homepage, where you can access your email in the top-right corner. Alternatively, you can visit the Yahoo Mail login page directly.

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A new Yahoo account offers more than just another email address

Updated on February 2, 2021

What to Know

Go to Yahoo Sign up page. Fill out the form and choose a username. Set up two-factor authentication, then proceed to your new account.
iPhone users can connect to Yahoo Mail from the iOS Mail app.
Similarly, Android users can manage their Yahoo account from a third-party app using the correct IMAP and SMTP server settings.

Every Yahoo Mail account comes with a calendar, notepad, address book, 1 TB of online storage, and can be used to manage other email accounts, such as Gmail and Outlook, as well as configure auto-replies. In this article, we show you how to create a new Yahoo Mail account.

Yahoo Mail New Account Steps

The best way to make a new Yahoo account is through the desktop website:

Visit the Yahoo Sign up page.
Fill out the form with your first and last name, the username you want to use for your new Yahoo email address, a password, your phone number, birthdate, and optionally your gender.
Click Continue.
Choose either Text me an Account Key or Call me with a verification code to confirm that you own the phone associated with that phone number.
Enter the key to verify that you have access to that phone, and then select Verify.
Select Continue.
You'll be redirected to the Yahoo homepage. To access Yahoo Mail, select Mail (located in the upper-right corner of the page), or go to mail.yahoo.com.

How to Send Mail From Yahoo Mail

To send an email from Yahoo Mail, select Compose to switch to a mode where you can enter a recipient, subject, and body message.

If someone sent you an email in Yahoo Mail, click the message and use the arrows at the top of the email to reply, reply all, or forward it.

How to Get Yahoo Mail on Your Phone

Yahoo Mail doesn't only work from a laptop or desktop. You can read your Yahoo emails from a mobile device, whether it's a tablet or phone. Download specific apps to receive emails or use the stock email app on your device.

For example, iPhone users can connect to Yahoo Mail from the Mail app without having to download another app. The same is true for Android users who set up the proper Yahoo Mail IMAP and SMTP server settings.

However, there's also a Yahoo Mail app that lets you log in with your Yahoo username and password without entering any server settings. Get the Yahoo Mail app for iOS from the App Store, and for Android from Google Play.

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How do I make a Yahoo email account without a phone number?

To create a Yahoo email without your phone number:.

Download the TextNow app for iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac..

Open the app and follow the prompts to get a free phone number. ... .

Go to Yahoo and click on the sign-in button in the top right corner..

At the bottom of the sign-in box, click the “Create an Account” button..

Is a Yahoo email free?

Yahoo Mail and Gmail have their similarities – for starters, they're both free – but they also differ in a few key ways. By comparing them directly, you'll benefit from a better understanding of their pros and cons so you can make a more informed decision.

Can I have 2 Yahoo email accounts?

You don't have to logout and log back in every time you want to switch between Yahoo accounts. Add up to 10 accounts that you can toggle between. Mouse over or click your profile and select an account from the list. If it shows only one account then you must first add an account.