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