Change or reset your Yahoo password
Your Yahoo password gives you access to every Yahoo service you use. It's always a good idea to update your password regularly and to make sure it's unique from other passwords you use. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it for a fresh start.
Change your password
From a desktop or mobile web browser:
- Go to the Yahoo Account security page.
- Click Change password.
- Enter a new password.
- Click Continue.
From most Yahoo mobile apps:
- Tap the Menu icon
.
- If using the Yahoo Mail app, tap Manage Accounts.
- Tap Account info.
- Tap Security settings.
- Enter your security code.
- Tap Change password.
- Tap I would rather change my password.
- Enter the new password and its confirmation and tap Continue.
If these steps don't work in your app, change your password using your mobile browser.
Reset a forgotten password
- Go to the Sign-in Helper.
- Enter one of the account recovery items listed.
- Click Continue.
- Follow the instructions given in the Sign-in Helper.