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How can I update or change my account information?

ID: SLN2717
Refers to: Yahoo! Account , Mail , Mail Classic , Mobile Mail , My Yahoo!

Description

This article explains how to change the name, address, zip code, city, country, phone/mobile number and alternate email address listed on their account.


Resolution

If you would like to edit your Yahoo! account information, please follow the steps below:

  1. Sign-in to your account using the Yahoo! Account Information page. Enter your password to continue.
  2. Click the link for information you wish to edit. Here are a few options:
    • 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: Allows you to edit your name, address, phone number, or alternative email address(es).
    • Change your password: Changes your password.
    • Set language or timezone: Allows you to change the language that Yahoo! displays in, as well as your time zone for emails.
    • Change sign-in settings: Controls how often you stay signed in, if you do not sign out.
  3. After making the desired changes, click Save in the lower right corner.

 



Last updated: April 11, 2012
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