Windows 10: How do I set Yahoo Mail as the Default Email Client?

I've already been to the Custom Default Programs settings, Yahoo! Mail is not listed. I want to be able to use a program not related to a browser, with an E-mail link, and it automatically send me to a browser with my E-mail so I can start composing the message.

How can I do this on Windows 10?

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how do i set up yahoo email as my default account on windows 10

Hi Melissa,

For you to use your preferred email as your default account in Windows 10, follow the steps below:

• Open Start menu, and select Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Click Email & app accounts and select Add a Microsoft account.
  
• Click Create one.
• And input your preferred email.
• Click Next.
• You'll be asked to enter your local user account. Enter the password or leave the field blank if you haven’t set up a password for your account yet and then click
  Next.
• You will be asked to enter your local user account. Enter the password or leave it blank if you haven’t set up a password for your account and then click
  Next.

If you're using a previous version of Windows 10, follow the steps below:

• Open Start menu, and select Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
• Click Create one.
• And input your preferred email.
• Click Next.
• You'll be asked to enter your local user account. Enter the password or leave the field blank if you haven’t set up a password for your account yet and then click
  Next.
• You will be asked to enter your local user account. Enter the password or leave it blank if you haven’t set up a password for your account and then click
  Next.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

how do i set up yahoo email as my default account on windows 10

how do i set up yahoo email as my default account on windows 10?

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Install Yahoo Mail app from Windows store. Once you do that, you'll be able to set that app as your default mail client.

 

What does it mean when you click the download button for an app from the Windows Store and all you see are those dots as if it's loading and it never changes? I have a feeling that the computer that is in question signs on with a local account, not a Microsoft/Hotmail/Outlook account. Could this be the culprit?

I cannot test the above answer until I figure out why it's not downloading.

 

No, it couldn't. You have to be signed into Store with your Microsoft account. But your Windows account can be local, no need to switch to Microsoft sign-in.