Sign up for a Yahoo account

Create an ID to use Yahoo Mail or any of our other exciting products. Find out how to sign up for a free Yahoo account.

Fix problems signing into your Yahoo account

If you re having trouble signing into your Yahoo account, don t give up just yet! Know how to identify and correct common sign-in issues like problems with your password and ID, account locks, looping logins, and other account access errors.

Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

If there s something unusual about your sign in or recent activity, we ll ask you to go through another verification step after you ve entered the correct password. This helps protect your account from unauthorized access. Learn what can cause these prompts and what to expect.

Reset or change your Yahoo password

Your Yahoo password gives you access to every Yahoo service you use. Learn how to reset your password if you forget it, and how to change your password. It s a good idea to update your password regularly and to make sure it s unique from other passwords you use.

Edit your account name and nickname in Yahoo

Did you change your name or just want a different nickname? Discover how to update the names that identify you in Yahoo products.

Update your Yahoo account info and settings

Change your personal info, account security options, and other preferences related to your Yahoo account. Learn where to go to update each of these settings.

Yahoo 2013 Account Security Update FAQs

If you ve received an email notice or Yahoo Mail prompt regarding a Yahoo security issue, learn more about the situation and how to secure your account.

Fix mobile sign in problems

Mobile apps and browsers let you use your favorite Yahoo services while on the go, but only if you re signed in. Find out how to fix problems logging in on your phone or tablet.

Yahoo Security Notice December 14, 2016

If you ve received an email notice or Yahoo Mail prompt regarding a Yahoo security issue, learn more about the situation and how to secure your account.

Yahoo Security Notice September 22, 2016

If you ve received an email notice or Yahoo Mail prompt regarding a Yahoo security issue, learn more about the situation and how to secure your account.