Add two-step verification for extra security
Enable two-step verification to require a code (in addition to your password) any time a login attempt is made from a new device or browser. If you’re already using Yahoo Account Key to sign in, you’ll need to disable it to enable 2-step Verification.
Use 2-step verification with Yahoo apps
A push notifications will be sent to any Yahoo app on your mobile devices.
Enable 2-step for phone
- Sign in to your Account Security page.
- Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on 2SV.
- Click Get started.
- Select Any Yahoo app for your 2-step verification method.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
Sign in with 2-step for app authentication
- Sign in to your Yahoo account with your password.
- Open any Yahoo app on your device.
- Click Approve from phone.
- Click Yes, send me a notification.
- Open your app and tap Yes to approve.
Use 2-step with phone verification
We'll send you a text or call you with a new code that needs to be entered at sign-in. The phone number we contact you with may be different each time.
Enable 2-step for phone
- Sign in to your Account Security page.
- Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on 2SV.
- Click Get started.
- Select Phone number for your 2-step verification method.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
Sign in with 2-step for phone
- Sign in to your Yahoo account with your password.
- Enter the verification code sent to your phone.
- Click Verify.
Use 2-step with authenticator app verification
Authenticator apps provide secure verification codes that act as the second step in 2-step verification. After entering your password, you'll need to enter the code generated by your authenticator app to sign in.
How do I get an authenticator app?
Download an authenticator app from the Google Play Store or App Store. Popular authenticator apps include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator, and Authy.
Enable 2-step for authenticator app
Note: You may not see this option as it isn't fully available yet.
- Sign in to your Account Security page.
- Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on 2SV.
- Click Get started.
- Select Authenticator app for your 2-step verification method.
- To see this option, you'll need to have at least 2 recovery methods on your account. - Click Continue.
- Scan the QR code using your authenticator app.
- Click Continue.
- Enter the code shown in your authenticator app.
- Click Done.
Sign in with 2-step for authenticator app
- Sign in to your Yahoo account with your password.
- Enter the code shown in your authenticator app.
- Click Verify.
Disable 2-step verification on your account
- Sign in to your Account Security page.
- Next to "2-Step Verification," click Manage.
- Click Turn off.
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