Yahoo mail as default mail account?

Can I set up my yahoo mail account as my default mail account somehow?
I am a newbie without a clue.
Thanks for any help.
Aujouret

Do you intend to access your Yahoo account through Yahoo's website, or through Mail? Do you have a paid Yahoo account or a free one? You can only access free Yahoo accounts through Yahoo's website.

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