How to Reset Password of Yahoo! Mail Account?

Despite the popularity of various other emailing platforms, I still use Yahoo! Mail for some of my work. I prefer it due to its simple and user-friendly interface. Plus, Yahoo keeps my things organized. In addition, it is easy to perform any task, but if you are a new user, then it may not be easy. If you also want to learn the process of Yahoo password reset, then don’t worry; you will find everything you need in this blog.

Yahoo users can change their account password using two methods - the first is to log in to the account or use the Yahoo Sign-in Helper if they forget the account. Here, I will help you with the complete step-wise guide of these two methods. Plus, you will learn how to reset your Yahoo password if you are using a phone app. So, keep reading this blog till the end to change the password right away. 

The Procedure of Yahoo Password Reset From Your Browser

To reset the Yahoo password from the settings, these are the processes you have to follow to change the password. You can also use these methods on both Windows and Mac computers.

Method 1: From the Settings Tab

1. On any web browser on your computer/phone, sign in to the Yahoo account. 

2. After that, move to Settings and select the Change password option. 

3. Then, type the new password in the New Password field. 

4. To save your changes, click on the option Continue. 

5. Now, you can use the new password to log into your account. 

Method 2: When Forgetting the Password

1. For the first step, you need to sign in to the Yahoo Account security page. Enter your account password or phone number. 

2. Then, you need to type the account recovery email.
   

3. After that, choose the Continue option. 

4. Now, the Sign-in Helper will guide you to open the email on your recovered account to change the password. 

5. Type the new password and confirm it by choosing the right option. 

6. Once that’s done, see if you are able to login to your Yahoo account using the new password. 

Steps for Yahoo Password Reset on a Mobile App

If you are using the Yahoo Mail app on an Android or iOS smartphone, then you can change the password from the app. So, follow the below steps to change the password on the app.

1. First and foremost, tap on the Yahoo Mail app on your phone device to launch it. 
   

2. Then, choose the Menu icon (Three horizontal parallel lines) on the upper side. 

3. After that, select the option Manage accounts. 
   

4. Then, choose the option of Account info. 

5. Next, select the option of Security settings. 
   

6. Now, enter the current security code of your Yahoo account. 

7. Choose the option Change password. 

8. Also, select the option of “I would rather change my password.”

9. Moreover, type the new password into its specified field. 

10. To confirm your action, choose the Continue option and save the password. 

11. Once the password reset is done, you will be able to use the new password to sign into your account. 

Conclusion

Here, you learn the extensive guide and methods of Yahoo password reset. You can use these methods to change the password on both computer and smartphone. Plus, utilize the method if you forget your account password. If you follow these guides correctly, then you will be able to reset the password without any hassle. However, if the problem seems complex, then you can talk to the Yahoo support team to get some help.