Let’s say that I forgot or lost my Yahoo password, what can I do then to recover my password and regain access to my account?
Follow along below if you want to reset your Yahoo password.
Related: Do you just want to change your existing Yahoo password? Here’s how to modify it >
1 I cannot access my account
Go to www.Yahoo.com and when you’re in the login screen, but you don’t know your password, click on “I cannot access my account”.
2 Problem with my password
You arrive in the Yahoo password helper. Indicate the first option (= you have a problem with your password or you’re not able to receive a password on your mobile phone. Choose Next.
3 Identify
Type your Yahoo ID and choose Next.
4 Recovery methods
Now we see the 2 recovery methods displayed to reset the password:
- A text message to your mobile phone with a verification code
- A mail to your recovery email address > We choose this option in the demo.
5 Mail from Yahoo
After a few seconds, you will receive an email from Yahoo. You need to click on the link hat you see in the email.
6 Reset your password
Type the new password that you want 2 times. Click on Next afterwards.
✓ Result
You are automatically logged in again. You have now reset your password and recovered your account.