How to Get a Second Yahoo Email Address (2026)

Want a second yahoo email address without opening a new account? Back in January 2006, Yahoo let Mail users grab extra “dot” addresses such as firstname.lastname@yahoo.com. This guide explains that old offer and the ways to get an extra Yahoo address that work today.

Quick answer: The 2006 Yahoo “dot” address offer is long over. Today the easiest way to get an extra Yahoo address on the same inbox is a disposable address, which looks like nickname-keyword@yahoo.com. Yahoo lets users in Yahoo Mail Plus regions try a few for free, with many more included in Yahoo Mail Plus. You can also simply sign up for a separate Yahoo account.

The 2006 Yahoo “dot” email address offer

Many people liked Yahoo Mail but could never find a good address because the name they wanted was taken. In 2006 Yahoo announced, through its Yahoo Mail Beta team, that it had opened up new “dot” addresses to all Mail users. You could add a free extra address such as stunt.racer@yahoo.com, use it alongside your primary address, and send and receive mail for both from one inbox. The announcement urged users to hurry because the good names were going fast.

That was a limited-time opening, and those extra “dot” addresses are no longer handed out in the same way.

How to get a second yahoo email address today

Option 1: Disposable addresses (same inbox)

Yahoo’s disposable addresses give you extra addresses that deliver to your existing inbox. Each one has a permanent nickname plus a keyword, in the form nickname-keyword@yahoo.com. According to Yahoo’s help page, the steps are:

1. Open Yahoo Mail and go to More options, then Settings.
2. Click Mailboxes.
3. Click Add next to disposable email addresses.
4. Choose your nickname carefully. Yahoo says it can’t be changed once set.
5. Click Next, add a keyword and an optional description, then click Save.

Yahoo says users in regions where Yahoo Mail Plus is offered can try up to 3 disposable addresses free, and Yahoo Mail Plus raises the limit much higher. If you don’t see the option, it isn’t available in your account yet.

Option 2: Create a separate Yahoo account

If you want a completely different address, sign up for a new Yahoo account with the name you want. Keep in mind that Yahoo may close accounts that are not used for a long time, so read our guide on keeping your Yahoo Mail account active.

Tips for picking a good email address

• Use a simple name such as firstname.lastname or first initial plus last name for work and job applications.
• Avoid numbers that reveal your birth year.
• Keep a separate disposable address for shopping sites and newsletters, so you can delete it if it starts getting spam.
• If you want to read Yahoo mail in another app, check our guide to Yahoo Mail forwarding and POP access.

FAQ

Can I still get a Yahoo “dot” email address?

The 2006 “dot” address offer has ended. Today you can add disposable addresses to your existing inbox or create a separate Yahoo account.

Are Yahoo disposable addresses free?

Yahoo says users in Yahoo Mail Plus regions can try up to 3 free, and Yahoo Mail Plus subscribers get many more. Availability varies by region.

Can I change my Yahoo disposable address nickname later?

No. Yahoo says the base nickname is permanent once you set it, but you can add and delete individual disposable addresses.

Do disposable addresses go to the same inbox?

Yes. Mail sent to a disposable address arrives in your main Yahoo Mail account, and you can delete the address whenever you like.