authentication error adding yahoo mail account to galaxy S5 phone

[AC Question]

trying to set up a new phone. Gmail account added. Authentication error when adding a yahoo mail account

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It's probably because of Yahoo's attempt at better security, which makes it harder to use the stock Email apps on a phone. See this support page under "Give temporary access": https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN27791.html