Editing Yahoo! account information
ID: SLN2717
Refers to:
Yahoo! Account
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Mail
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Mail Classic
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Mobile Mail
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Mail App for Windows 8
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Mail app for iOS
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Mail app for Android
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My Yahoo!
Description
Learn how to change the name, address, zip code, city, country, phone number, and alternate email address(es) listed on your Yahoo! account.
Resolution
To edit your Yahoo! account information:
- On a desktop or laptop comuputer, visit the Yahoo! Account Information page.
- Enter your Yahoo! ID and password.
- Click the link for information you wish to edit:
- Edit profile details: Control whether or not your profile is public. If your profile is public, control what information people see.
- Update your contact information: Edit your name, address, phone number, or alternative email address(es).
- Change your password: Changes your password.
- Set language or timezone: Change the language that Yahoo! displays in, or the time zone for emails.
- Change sign-in settings: Controls how often you stay signed in, if you do not sign out.
- After making the desired changes, click Save.
Note: While these steps can be completed using most smartphone and tablet devices, we recommend making any changes to your account information with a desktop or laptop computer.
