Tips to create a strong Yahoo account password
A secure password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Here are some helpful tips for creating a strong password so you can make sure your information stays secure.
Create a secure password
- Use unique words: Do not use obvious words such as "password".
- Have 12 or more characters: longer passwords are more secure.
- Don't be obvious: don't use personal information like your name, your Yahoo ID, your birthday, etc.
- Avoid repeated sequences or characters: do not use adjacent characters on your keyboard (QWERTY).
- Use a different password for each site. Otherwise, if someone acquires a password, they could use it to access all their accounts.
Additional password tips
- Do not recycle: create new and unique passwords.
- Use antivirus software: Equip your computer with antivirus software.
- Don't share it: never give your password to anyone, not even your friends.
- Keep it updated: Change your password regularly. The more often, the better.
- Search yahoo.com: just enter your login information on sites ending with "yahoo.com".
- Be careful: if you are asked to change your password, make sure it is a legitimate request.
- Write it: instead of clicking on an email link, type the site's URL in your browser's address bar.