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Error message when trying to add a contact

ID: SLN8420
Refers to: Messenger 11.5 , Messenger 11

Description

This article addresses an issue where customers may be unable to add contacts in Yahoo! Messenger due to the following error message:

  • There was an error in the server while trying to add a contact.

Resolution

STATUS:  

We are actively investigating this issue and working to provide a resolution as quickly as possible.

WORKAROUND:

If you continue to encounter this error for more than a day or so, contact Yahoo! Customer Care directly for further assistance.

1.  Click Get Help on the lower-right side of this page.

2.  Submit a help request by selecting the following drop-downs:

  • Product: Messenger
  • Version:  [Your version]
  • Category: Notices and errors | messenger application error

3.  When completing the help form, for the fastest possible resolution, please be sure to include the following information:

  • Yahoo! ID you are using when you experience this issue
  • Specify the exact error message you receive

 



Last updated: January 02, 2013
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