Yahoo has implemented new two step login for email accounts. This caused email sent on TrueNAS sever to output the following:
ERROR: failed to send mail: Connection unexpectedly closed
The solution to this failure can be found in this email reply from Yahoo tech support (see full email below):
Using the follow:
Continue using third-party mail apps securely
Use an app password
If you use Yahoo two-step verification, Account Key or an older email app, you may need to use an app specific password to access Yahoo Mail. Just remember, app passwords are only valid for the app they are created for and remain valid until you sign out or remove access to the app. At that time, a new app password will need to be created.
Learn how to generate third-party app passwords.
link to below...
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Generate and manage third-party app passwords
Some older, third-party email apps (that do not use our Yahoo branded sign in page) require you to enter a single password for login credentials. To access your Yahoo Mail account on these apps, you'll need to generate and use an app password. An app password is a long, randomly generated code that gives a non-Yahoo app permission to access your Yahoo account. You’ll only need to provide this code once to sign in to your third-party email app.
Generate an app password
Using Android Mail app option a password code is generated and then can be used as the TrueNAS server password.
This got the TrueNAS server back up and sending emails for us...
Hope this help.
Full email text from Yahoo
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Hello,
Thank you for contacting Yahoo Customer Care!
I understand that you're having issues with your account in third party mail apps. No worries, I'll help you with that.
By default, we block access to Yahoo Mail from outdated apps that could leave your account vulnerable. If we sent you an email indicating that your app is using outdated security protocols or you're unable to log in from an older app, you still have several options available to you.
Password errors and access issues
If you try to use Yahoo Mail in a third-party email client using less secure sign-in technology, you might get a "Server password has changed" or an "Authentication failed" error message. This is because those email apps use outdated security protocols and we've disabled access to them by default now.
Use a secure option to access Yahoo Mail
Don't worry! You have options to keep using your Yahoo Mail securely and without interruption:
Use an app password
If you use Yahoo two-step verification, Account Key or an older email app, you may need to use an app specific password to access Yahoo Mail. Just remember, app passwords are only valid for the app they are created for and remain valid until you sign out or remove access to the app. At that time, a new app password will need to be created.
Learn how to generate third-party app passwords.
More information on specific third-party platforms
If you prefer to continue accessing your Yahoo email on your current third-party email application, including the default email application on your mobile phone, please see details below on how to ensure it's syncing with the latest secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Apple iOS
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to the Apple email app on your mobile device. When you re-add the account, look for the Yahoo provider logo to trigger the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Apple Mail on Mac OS
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to Apple Mail on Mac. When you re-add the account, look for the Yahoo provider logo to trigger the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Gmail App on mobile
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to Gmail to trigger the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Outlook.com
Use an app password for initial sign in. Learn how to generate third-party app passwords.
Access mail via Outlook Desktop
As of May 2020, Outlook Desktop does not yet support the Oauth2 secure sign-in method for Yahoo accounts. Yahoo members should generate and use a third-party app password to sign-in securely.
Access mail via Outlook for Mac
As of May 2020, Outlook for Mac does not yet support the Oauth2 secure sign-in method for Yahoo accounts. Yahoo members should generate and use a third-party app password to sign-in securely.
Access mail via Samsung Mail
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to the Samsung email app on your mobile device. When you re-add the account, look for the Yahoo logo to activate the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Thunderbird
Remove your Yahoo account and set it up again in the Thunderbird email client.
I also like to recommend Protect by Yahoo, that includes extra benefits at one low cost! You can get Yahoo Assist for any tech issues in your household so you don't have to troubleshoot alone, McAfee Multi Access for device protection, and Yahoo Plus Support which offers around the clock support over the phone for Yahoo accounts, including email and password resets. It also comes with LastPass Premium so you don't have to remember multiple passwords and have a peace of mind that you're one step ahead protected.
Start today! Please click the link below for more information:
https://plans.yahoo.com/plans/ protect-premium?ncid=mbr_ ryhacqagn00000002_1N000008cCwl
Also, I'm going to send you another email about our free WI-FI speed test that is super quick and easy! Please check it out if you get a chance!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you run into any issues.
Regards,
Brylle
Yahoo Customer Care
Stay in touch with the latest news about the corona virus from around the world at news.yahoo.com/coronavirus
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ERROR: failed to send mail: Connection unexpectedly closed
The solution to this failure can be found in this email reply from Yahoo tech support (see full email below):
Using the follow:
Continue using third-party mail apps securely
Use an app password
If you use Yahoo two-step verification, Account Key or an older email app, you may need to use an app specific password to access Yahoo Mail. Just remember, app passwords are only valid for the app they are created for and remain valid until you sign out or remove access to the app. At that time, a new app password will need to be created.
Learn how to generate third-party app passwords.
link to below...
=======================================
Generate and manage third-party app passwords
Some older, third-party email apps (that do not use our Yahoo branded sign in page) require you to enter a single password for login credentials. To access your Yahoo Mail account on these apps, you'll need to generate and use an app password. An app password is a long, randomly generated code that gives a non-Yahoo app permission to access your Yahoo account. You’ll only need to provide this code once to sign in to your third-party email app.
Generate an app password
- Sign in and go to your Account security page.
- Click Generate app password or Manage app passwords.
- Select your app from the drop down menu and click Generate.
- Follow the instructions below the password.
- Click Done.
- Use this app password and your email address to sign in to your email app.
Using Android Mail app option a password code is generated and then can be used as the TrueNAS server password.
This got the TrueNAS server back up and sending emails for us...
Hope this help.
Full email text from Yahoo
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Hello,
Thank you for contacting Yahoo Customer Care!
I understand that you're having issues with your account in third party mail apps. No worries, I'll help you with that.
By default, we block access to Yahoo Mail from outdated apps that could leave your account vulnerable. If we sent you an email indicating that your app is using outdated security protocols or you're unable to log in from an older app, you still have several options available to you.
Password errors and access issues
If you try to use Yahoo Mail in a third-party email client using less secure sign-in technology, you might get a "Server password has changed" or an "Authentication failed" error message. This is because those email apps use outdated security protocols and we've disabled access to them by default now.
Use a secure option to access Yahoo Mail
Don't worry! You have options to keep using your Yahoo Mail securely and without interruption:
- Use the Yahoo Mail website: mail.yahoo.com.
- Install the Yahoo Mail app on your Android or iOS devices.
- Use an app password.
- Keep your current application, but follow the steps below to ensure it's syncing with our secure sign-in method. Please note, not all third-party email apps are supported.
Use an app password
If you use Yahoo two-step verification, Account Key or an older email app, you may need to use an app specific password to access Yahoo Mail. Just remember, app passwords are only valid for the app they are created for and remain valid until you sign out or remove access to the app. At that time, a new app password will need to be created.
Learn how to generate third-party app passwords.
More information on specific third-party platforms
If you prefer to continue accessing your Yahoo email on your current third-party email application, including the default email application on your mobile phone, please see details below on how to ensure it's syncing with the latest secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Apple iOS
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to the Apple email app on your mobile device. When you re-add the account, look for the Yahoo provider logo to trigger the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Apple Mail on Mac OS
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to Apple Mail on Mac. When you re-add the account, look for the Yahoo provider logo to trigger the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Gmail App on mobile
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to Gmail to trigger the secure sign-in method.
- In the top right corner, tap the Profile icon.
- Tap Manage Accounts to remove it.
- Tap Add another account to re-add it.
- Tap Yahoo to set it up again.
Access mail via Outlook.com
Use an app password for initial sign in. Learn how to generate third-party app passwords.
- Go to Settings in the upper right | select Account Settings.
- At the bottom of the pane, select View all Outlook Settings.
- Select Mail | Sync Mail.
Access mail via Outlook Desktop
As of May 2020, Outlook Desktop does not yet support the Oauth2 secure sign-in method for Yahoo accounts. Yahoo members should generate and use a third-party app password to sign-in securely.
Access mail via Outlook for Mac
As of May 2020, Outlook for Mac does not yet support the Oauth2 secure sign-in method for Yahoo accounts. Yahoo members should generate and use a third-party app password to sign-in securely.
Access mail via Samsung Mail
Remove your Yahoo account and re-add it to the Samsung email app on your mobile device. When you re-add the account, look for the Yahoo logo to activate the secure sign-in method.
- Open Android Settings.
- Tap Accounts and backup | Accounts.
- Remove existing email account then re-add.
- Tap Add account | Email.
- Tap the Yahoo logo to activate the secure sign-in method.
Access mail via Thunderbird
Remove your Yahoo account and set it up again in the Thunderbird email client.
- Go to Tools | Account Settings.
- Select your account in the list.
- Go to Account Actions at the bottom left.
- Click Remove Accounts.
- Click Add Accounts and type in the email address and password.
- Thunderbird will then automatically activate the secure sign-in method for your account.
I also like to recommend Protect by Yahoo, that includes extra benefits at one low cost! You can get Yahoo Assist for any tech issues in your household so you don't have to troubleshoot alone, McAfee Multi Access for device protection, and Yahoo Plus Support which offers around the clock support over the phone for Yahoo accounts, including email and password resets. It also comes with LastPass Premium so you don't have to remember multiple passwords and have a peace of mind that you're one step ahead protected.
Start today! Please click the link below for more information:
https://plans.yahoo.com/plans/ protect-premium?ncid=mbr_ ryhacqagn00000002_1N000008cCwl
Also, I'm going to send you another email about our free WI-FI speed test that is super quick and easy! Please check it out if you get a chance!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you run into any issues.
Regards,
Brylle
Yahoo Customer Care
Stay in touch with the latest news about the corona virus from around the world at news.yahoo.com/coronavirus
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