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Yahoo! Mobile

Set up Yahoo!® Messenger for SMS

Pricing details

Carrier charges may apply for sending or receiving text messages. Check your wireless plan for details.

HOW TO SET UP
HOW TO USE
- From mobile phone
  Signing in
  Receiving / Replying
  Initiating a message
  Signing out
- From computer
  Signing in
  Send SMS to a messenger contact
  Send SMS to mobile number
  Managing your number
- Download Shortcuts Pocket Guide
- Help

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(1.1) Launch Yahoo! Messenger on your PC.
(1.2) Click on the Messenger tab in the menu bar.
(1.3) Select Sign in to Mobile Device.
Note: If you already have a number registered with Yahoo!, and would like to change it, go to Managing your number.
(2.1) You will be directed to sign up for Yahoo! Messenger on your mobile.
(2.2) Choose your country.
(2.3) Enter your mobile phone number.
Note: Your number will not be used for marketing purposes unless you’ve previously given us permission.
(3.1) A four-digit confirmation code will be sent, via text message (SMS), to your mobile phone.
(3.2) Enter this four-digit code into the Registration screen on your PC.
(3.3) For your convenience, your default setting is Automatic Sign-in.
With Automatic Sign-in, you will be automatically signed into Yahoo! Messenger for SMS whenever you log out of Yahoo! Messenger on your desktop.
(4.1) Click on the Messenger tab in the menu bar.
(4.2) Select Sign in to xxx-xxx-xxxx. Your mobile number should now appear in the menu.
Seen by your Messenger contacts
(4.3) You’re mobile! You’ll now receive your Yahoo! Messenger messages via text (SMS) on your phone.

Go to the How to use tab above to get tips for using.