Secure your Yahoo account

Keep your information private and avoid unauthorized access to your account. Secure login methods, up-to-date contact information and good online habits help you be safe and secure against scammers.

Important Note: Yahoo never asks for your password in emails or phone calls.

Use Yahoo account key

Use the account key for a more secure login that does not require a password.

Do this if you use a password

1. Use a secure password and change it regularly: create a secure password to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to the account.
2. Add another level of security: activate two-step verification and receive a security code when someone logs in from an unknown device or location.

Always practice safe habits online

In addition to using our tools to protect your account, you play a critical role in keeping it secure.

1. Protect yourself outside Yahoo: avoid installing malicious software.
2. Visit the Security Center: learn how to protect your information and stay safe online.
3. Log out of public computers: Always log out of your accounts when you're done.
4. Don't be fooled by phishing scams: don't click on the links you aren't sure about, even friends.
5. Verify your login activity: verify recent activity on your account for unusual logins.
6. Eliminate security questions: we no longer use these; Delete your questions if you have not already done so.
7. Update your recovery information: keep a current email address and mobile phone number in your account.