What Happened to Rocketmail?
Rocketmail began as a free webmail service in the 1990s. Yahoo bought its maker, Four11, in 1997.
Yahoo opened the rocketmail.com domain to new sign ups again in 2008. Yahoo later published a notice titled Rocketmail and Ymail no longer being offered as registration options. Existing accounts were not affected.
Rocketmail no longer exists as a separate service. An old address works as a Yahoo account.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you create a new @rocketmail.com address? | No |
| Does an old address still work? | Yes, through Yahoo |
| Where do you sign in? | The Yahoo login page |
| Which password do you use? | Your Yahoo password |
Yahoo names Rocketmail on its own help page for signing in. The page lists Yahoo, Rocketmail and Ymail accounts together.
How do You Sign in on the Web?
Method #1: Yahoo Mail Website (Free)
Who it suits. Anyone with an old address. Extra application. None.
- Open mail.yahoo.com in a browser.
- Enter your full address, like name@rocketmail.com. Select Next.
- Enter your password and pass the code check when Yahoo asks for it.
Type the full address with the @rocketmail.com ending. A short username alone does not sign you in.
How do You Open Rocketmail on a Phone?
Method #2: Yahoo Mail App (Free)
Who it suits. People who read mail on a phone. Extra application. The Yahoo Mail app.
- Install the Yahoo Mail app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Select Sign in and enter the full Rocketmail address.
- Enter your password and confirm the code.
An iPhone adds the account in the Mail settings with the Yahoo account type.
Can Outlook or Thunderbird Read Rocketmail?
Method #3: Mail Client With IMAP (Free)
Who it suits. Users of Outlook, Thunderbird or another mail client. Extra application. A mail client.
Add the account as a Yahoo account or as an IMAP account. Use the settings below.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Incoming server | imap.mail.yahoo.com |
| Incoming port | 993 with SSL |
| Outgoing server | smtp.mail.yahoo.com |
| Outgoing port | 465 with SSL or 587 |
| User name | Your full Rocketmail address |
Third party mail clients need an app password from your Yahoo account security page. A normal password is refused. The values come from third party guides, so confirm them on the Yahoo help site.
How do You Recover a Rocketmail Password?
- Open the Yahoo login page and enter your full Rocketmail address.
- Select Forgot password.
- Confirm the code that Yahoo sends to your recovery email or phone.
- Set a new password that you use nowhere else.
Yahoo needs a working recovery email or phone number for this step. Without one, the recovery can fail.
How do You Save Rocketmail Emails to a Computer?
A Rocketmail account is a Yahoo account. The Yahoo guides on this site apply to it.
- Save mail to a Mac with the guide to download Yahoo email to a Mac.
- Save messages as files with the guide to save Yahoo emails as PDF.
- Fix a Verizon linked login with the guide for Verizon Yahoo emails that you cannot access.
- Copy a Verizon mailbox with the guide to save Verizon Yahoo email.
Save the mail before you close the old address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Still Create a Rocketmail Account?
No. Yahoo closed rocketmail.com to new sign ups.
Does an Old Rocketmail Address Still Work?
Yes. Existing addresses work as Yahoo accounts.
Where is the Rocketmail Login Page?
Use the Yahoo login page. Enter your full @rocketmail.com address.
Which Password does a Rocketmail Account Use?
The account uses its own password, the same one you use on the Yahoo sign in page.
What are the IMAP Settings for Rocketmail?
Use imap.mail.yahoo.com on port 993 with SSL. Outgoing mail uses smtp.mail.yahoo.com on port 465 or 587.
How do You Recover a Forgotten Rocketmail Password?
Select Forgot password on the Yahoo sign in page, confirm the code sent to your recovery email or phone and set a new password.
How do You Save Rocketmail Emails?
Use the Yahoo mail download methods, because a Rocketmail account is a Yahoo account.
Author's Verdict
Sign in through the Yahoo website with your full address. Add a recovery email, a phone number and a strong password while you still have access.
Save the mail to your computer before you close an address you no longer use.
Key Takeaways
- Yahoo closed new Rocketmail addresses to sign ups.
- Old addresses sign in through Yahoo.
- Add recovery details and a strong password to the account.
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