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Yahoo! will not use your number for marketing. This number will only be used to send you a text message with a link to Yahoo! Mobile services unless you've given us permission elsewhere. Carrier charges may apply for receiving text messages.
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m.yahoo.com/shortcut
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- 1) Open the text message.
- 2) Select the link in the message, and we'll get you started with Yahoo! Mobile.
Yahoo! will not use your number for marketing. This number will only be used to send you a text message with a link to Yahoo! Mobile services unless you've given us permission elsewhere. Carrier charges may apply for receiving text messages.
Or type this URL into your phone's browser:
m.yahoo.com/shortcut
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m.yahoo.com/shortcut
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Or type this URL into your phone's browser:
m.yahoo.com/shortcut
Thank you! We just sent a text message to your phone: . Wrong number? Try again.
Step one: Get the text message
- Find your inbox or place where you get text messages on your phone.Show - How to get a text messageWhen you receive a text message, your phone will alert you with a ring or visual cue, such as the word "message" or an envelope icon. The text message will appear in your phone’s “inbox” or “mailbox.” Check your phone’s user manual for specifics.
- Open the text message from Yahoo! Mobile.Show - How to open a text messageTo open the link in the text message, select the command from your phone’s menu that takes you to the browser, such as “Go To,” “Use details,” “Link,” or “Cut address.” You might have to re-input the m.yahoo.com address into your phone’s browser.
- Click on the link in the message.Show - How to open the linkYour number will only be used to send you a text message with a link to Yahoo! Mobile services unless you've previously given us permission to use your number for marketing. Carrier charges may apply for receiving text messages. Check your wireless plan for details.
Alternatively, go to your phone’s browser and type in m.yahoo.com/shortcut
Show - How to find your phone’s browser
Each phone accesses the Internet differently. Scroll through your phone’s menu to find the browser—it might be a globe icon, or the words “Web” or “Internet.” Check your phone’s user manual for more details.
Step two: Go straight to Yahoo! Mobile
- You'll go directly to the homepage for Yahoo! Mobile on your phone.
- Click on any of the Yahoo! Mobile Services and get started.
FAQ Gallery
What is a data plan and how do I know if I have one?
A data plan is a service offering from your wireless carrier that bundles voice, text, email and Internet access for a monthly fee. Check with your carrier for your data plan options.
What's the difference between Yahoo! Go and Yahoo! Mobile Services?
Yahoo! Go is a downloadable, all-in-one mobile suite, offering an optimized mobile experience that is available on a growing number of devices. Yahoo! Mobile services can be accessed individually from any Internet-enabled mobile phone.
Are Yahoo! Mobile services and Yahoo! Go free of charge?
All Yahoo! Mobile services, including Yahoo! Go, are free of charge from Yahoo!. Your wireless carrier may charge you for downloading and using Yahoo! Go and Yahoo! Mobile services. Check your wireless plan for details.
