> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.summate.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Yahoo Mail Auto-Forwarding Setup

> Set up auto-forwarding for Yahoo Mail (paid plans only)

<Warning>
  Yahoo Mail only supports **all-or-nothing** forwarding on paid plans (Yahoo Mail Plus). There's no way to forward only newsletters - all emails will be forwarded to Summate.
</Warning>

## Requirements

* **Yahoo Mail Plus** or **Access + Forwarding** subscription (not available on free accounts)
* Verification of forwarding address

## Setup Instructions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Forwarding Settings">
    1. Open Yahoo Mail in your browser
    2. Click the **Settings gear** → **More settings**
    3. Navigate to **Mailboxes**
    4. Click on your primary email account
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Auto-Forwarding">
    1. Find the **Auto-forwarding** section
    2. Enter your Summate inbox: `username@inbox.summate.io`
    3. Click **Verify**
    4. Check your Summate inbox for verification email
    5. Complete verification and **Save**
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **Important Limitation:** Yahoo filters can move emails to folders but **cannot** forward them. If you need selective forwarding for newsletters only, consider using a different email provider.
</Note>

## Recommendation

Given Yahoo's all-or-nothing limitation, we recommend one of these alternatives:

1. **Use a different provider** - Gmail, Outlook, or Fastmail support selective forwarding
2. **Create a forwarding chain** - Forward Yahoo → Gmail → Summate with filters in Gmail
3. **Manual forwarding** - Forward individual newsletters as needed

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Gmail Setup" icon="google" href="/guides/auto-forwarding/gmail">
    Consider setting up Gmail with selective filters instead
  </Card>

  <Card title="Back to Overview" icon="arrow-left" href="/guides/auto-forwarding/overview">
    Return to the main auto-forwarding guide
  </Card>
</CardGroup>