- You can change your yahoo password by going to your account settings on a computer or the yahoo mobile app.
- If you can’t sign in because you forgot your password, you can use the “forgot password” link on the login page to reset your password.
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Even if you have a strong password protecting your yahoo account, you may occasionally need to change it.
In addition to regular password maintenance, you should know how to change your password in case you know your account has been hacked, had a data breach, or otherwise been compromised.
Fortunately, it only takes a few clicks to change your yahoo password. that is how.
how to change your yahoo password from a computer
If you know your current yahoo password and need to change it, you can use the link in your account settings.
1. Open yahoo in a web browser, and then click your account avatar at the top right of the web page.
2. In the drop-down menu, click “settings”. If you are directed to the yahoo mail page, choose “account information” instead.
3. In the left panel, click “account security”.
4. click “change password”.
5. enter the new password you want to use and enter it a second time in the “confirm new password” field. check “show password” if it’s easier for you to see what you’re typing.
6. Click “continue” to save your new password.
how to change your yahoo password from the mobile application
You can also change your yahoo password from the mobile app.
1. In the yahoo app on your phone or tablet, tap your account avatar at the top left of the screen, above your inbox.
2. tap “settings”.
3. In the settings menu, tap “manage accounts”.
4. On the account management page, find your account and then tap “account information”.
5. tap “security settings”. you may need to enter your password or use your device’s biometric security.
6. On the account security page, tap “change password”.
7. Finally, enter your new password and confirm it by entering it a second time.
8. tap “continue”. your new password is saved.
how to reset your yahoo password
If you have lost or forgotten your yahoo password, you can reset it to regain access to your account.
1. open yahoo in a web browser and click “sign in”.
2. Enter your username or email address and click “next”.
3. click on “forgot your password?”
4. yahoo will offer to send you a password reset link. Your options depend on the contact options you have configured in your yahoo account settings. You can usually choose to have a text message or email sent to a backup email address. choose the option that best suits you.
5. When you get the reset link, follow it and then enter the new password you want to use with your yahoo account.
Remember to make your new password a strong one, a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols, no less than eight characters. and do not reuse the password from any other online service.
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