Here’s how Yahoo account recovery works.
On the Yahoo homepage, selectSign in.
input your Yahoo email address, then selectNext.
If your account is recoverable,Select an optionappears.
Select your method of recovery (TextorEmail).
Enter the verification code you received in the text or email message.
If the verification code is entered correctly, you’re prompted to create a new password.
SelectContinueto change the password.
You may be prompted to confirm your account recovery options.
Select thepencilto edit, or selectAdd email or mobile noto add accounts.
Otherwise, selectLooks goodto continue.
In theEmail address or phone numberfield, drop your Yahoo email address, then selectContinue.
slide in your Yahoo mail address in theEmail address or phone numberfield, then selectContinue.
Select a verification method (TextorEmail).
Enter the verification code you received by text or email message.
If the verification code is entered correctly, you’re prompted to create a new password.
SelectContinueto change your password, or selectI’ll secure my account laterif you know your password.
Yahoo automatically closes your accountif you don’t jump in for over 12 months.
Yahoo will also close your account if you violate the Terms of Service.
If you don’t see it, send a restore request to Yahoo.
