Yahoo Account Recovery

Recovering your Yahoo account and password involves a few steps, depending on what information you have available. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

1. Visit the Yahoo Sign-In Helper

Go to the Yahoo Sign-In Helper.

2. Enter Your Email or Phone Number

Enter your Yahoo email address or phone number associated with your account.

Click “Continue.”

3. Verify Your Identity

Depending on the information linked to your account, Yahoo will provide several options to verify your identity:

Option 1: Verify via Recovery Phone Number

If you see an option to receive a verification code on your phone, click “Yes, send me a code.”

Enter the code you receive via SMS and click “Verify.”

Option 2: Verify via Recovery Email

If you see an option to send a code to your recovery email, click “Yes, send me a code.”

Check your recovery email for the code, enter it, and click “Verify.”

Option 3: Answer Security Questions

If prompted, answer the security questions you set up when you created your account.

Click “Verify” after answering the questions.

4. Reset Your Password

Once you've successfully verified your identity, you’ll be prompted to reset your password:

Enter a new password in the “New password” field.

Re-enter the new password in the “Confirm new password” field.

Click “Continue” or “Save.”

5. Access Your Account

After resetting your password, you should be able to sign in to your Yahoo account with your new password.

Tips for a Successful Recovery

Update Recovery Information: Once you regain access to your account, make sure to update your recovery phone number and email address to prevent future lockouts.

Use a Strong Password: Create a strong, unique password to enhance your account security. Consider using a password manager to keep track of your passwords.

Enable Two-Step Verification: For added security, enable two-step verification on your Yahoo account.

If you encounter issues during the recovery process or do not have access to your recovery email or phone number, you can contact Yahoo Phone Number for further assistance.