Change or reset your Yahoo password
Your Yahoo password gives you access to all the Yahoo services you use. It is always a good idea to update your password regularly and make sure it is unique from other passwords you use. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it for a new start.
change your password
From a desktop or mobile web browser:
- Go to the security page of the Yahoo account.
- Click Change password.
- Enter a new password.
- Click on Continue.
From most Yahoo android or ios application:
- Click on the Menu button from the side menu icon.
- If you use the Yahoo mail application, tap Manage accounts.
- Touch account information.
- Press Security Settings.
- Enter your security code.
- Press Change password.
- Touch I'd rather change my password.
- Enter the new password and your confirmation and tap Continue.
If these steps do not work in your application, change your password with your mobile browser.
Reset a forgotten password
- Go to the login wizard.
- Enter one of the account recovery items listed.
- Click on Continue.
- Follow the instructions given in the login wizard.