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How to Change Your Mobile Number on Yahoo Email Account?

January 13, 2024

How to Change Your Mobile Number on Yahoo Email Account?

I have been using Yahoo email for a long time now, and it's been my favorite email platform. It is considered one of the most user-friendly email services with easy and fast operations. Also, changing the mobile number on the Yahoo Mail app is a simple process, whether you are using a computer or a smartphone.

If you are also searching for a method to change the contact number of your Yahoo account, then you are in the right place. Here, I will provide you with an extensive guide that will help you to change the phone number on your web browser and Yahoo mobile app. So, study the entire content to get the necessary guide and learn how to change phone number in Yahoo Mail. 

How to Change Phone Number in Yahoo Mail Account?

If you want to learn the process of Yahoo changing phone numbers, then here are the methods you can follow. In the follow-up methods, you will learn the process on the browser and Yahoo Mail app. 

Method 1: From Web Browser

  1. The first step is to open the sign-in page of the Yahoo Account security on a browser. 

Open the Account security panel

  1. Next, go to the Verification option you want to change and click on the Edit option. 
  2. Then, select the Edit icon for the recovery option you want to change. 
  3. Now, go to the phone number section and enter the recovery details for changes. 
  4. After that, choose the Confirm option to save a new contact. 
  5. Lastly, keep following the prompts on the screen to complete the process. 

Method 2: Through the Yahoo Mail App

  1. First, launch the Yahoo mobile app by tapping on its icon. 

Open the Yahoo app on your phone

  1. Then, tap on the option Manage accounts. 

Click on the Manage Accounts option.

  1. After that, go to Account info and choose Security Settings. 
  2. Now, locate the contact number verification option and select Edit for it. 
  3. Next, click on the Edit icon to make changes in the constant number field. 
  4. Type the new phone number in the same field. 
  5. Then, you have to tap on the Confirm option. 
  6. Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions to save the new changes. 

How to Add a Phone Number to Your Yahoo Account?

You can use the following guide if you have not added your contact number to your Yahoo account yet. So, follow the steps below to add your account number. 

Method 1: Using a Web Browser

  1. Initially, access the Yahoo sign-in page and enter your account info. 
  2. After that, choose the option of Add phone number.

 Click on the Add phone number option.

  1. Then, enter the mobile number you want to add to your Yahoo account. 
  2. Now, select the option Add mobile number. 
  3. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to save the new changes. 

Method 2: With the Yahoo Mobile App 

  1. First, launch the Yahoo app and then click on your Profile icon. 
  2. Then, tap on the option Manage accounts. 

Click on the Manage Accounts option.

  1. Next, select Account info, and then go to the Add phone number option. 
  2. Verify the new info by following the instructions on the screen. 
  3. Now, you will receive a text message on that number and also can use it for account recovery.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Change Phone Number in Yahoo Mail Through Browser?

Here are the steps you can follow to change the phone number of your Yahoo mail account.

  1. Begin by accessing the Yahoo account on a computer/phone web browser.
  2. Choose the verification option you want to make changes and click on Edit.
  3. Then, look for the contact/phone number option and then choose the Edit icon.
  4. Next, remove the current contact number and then enter a new phone number.
  5. Once that's done, follow the on-screen guide to complete the changes.
  6. Finally, the number change process will be complete.

How to Change Contact Number on Yahoo Account?

If you want to know how to change phone number in Yahoo mail, then follow the guide below.

  1. Open the Yahoo app and tap on the Profile icon.
  2. After that, tap on Manage accounts and then select Account info.
  3. Next, choose Security Settings.
  4. Tap on the Edit option for the verification option you want to alter.
  5. Then, select the Edit icon for the contact number.
  6. Enter the new contact number and then follow the guide to save changes.

How to Verify a Mobile Number on Yahoo?

To verify the contact number on Yahoo you can follow the below steps.

  1. On the Yahoo Mail app, tap on your Profile option.
  2. Then, choose the Manage accounts and select Account info.
  3. After that, select the option Security Settings.
  4. Go to any unverified recovery option and tap on Edit.
  5. Now, go to the contact number recovery option and choose Verify Now.
  6. After that, follow the on-screen guide to complete the process.