Yahoo is a popular and free mail service that has been around since time immemorial. Many users use Yahoo Mail as it offers many interesting features. In this guide, we are going to walk you through the Yahoo sign-in process. So, let’s proceed.
Sign in on Mobile Device
The first thing you have to do if you have to use Yahoo Mail is sign up or create an account. If you already have an account, you have to sign in with your new email address.
If you are using the app for Android or iPhone, you will have to follow a few simple steps. The login process for both is the same.
Here are the steps you have to follow to sign in from your mobile device.
- Open your Yahoo Mail app. If you haven’t yet signed into any account, you will notice the Sign In page. Then you tap on the option ‘Sign in with Yahoo’.
- Next, you have to type your username, email ID, and mobile number associated with the mail account and then tap on the option ‘Next’.
- Insert the password for the account and tap on ‘Next’.
- Once you are done, you will be signed into your account and taken to the inbox.
Sign in on Computer
You can also use your web browser to log into your Yahoo Mail account. Here is what you have to do.
- On your browser’s address bar, type yahoo.com.
- Then you have to type your Yahoo Mail username, email ID, and phone number associated with your account.
- When you are done, click on ‘Next’.
- Then you have to type your password and then click on ‘Next’.
- After some time, you are going to be signed into your inbox.
Once you have logged into Yahoo Mail on your app, it will remember the username and password to keep you signed in. If you want to log into multiple accounts on your mobile device, use the Yahoo icon to open Manage Account and add another account.
What to do if cannot Log in?
There are a few reasons why you might have some issues logging into Yahoo Mail. One of the most common ones is that you have forgotten your password or username. With Yahoo, you can recover your account simply by resetting the sign-in credentials given on the sign-in page.
Let’s find out what you can do.
- If you find yourself in a situation where your Yahoo username or Yahoo email address eludes your memory, fret not. There is a straightforward remedy. You’ll want to initiate the account recovery process by selecting “Forgot username?” located just beneath the “Next” button.
- Subsequently, on the following page, you will be prompted to furnish your recovery email address (an alternative email address previously linked to your Yahoo account) or your registered phone number. Once this information is entered, proceed by tapping “Continue,” and dutifully adhere to the ensuing instructions to regain access to your account.
- If you find yourself facing the challenge of not recalling your password, the path to resolution remains readily available. Your first step should involve tapping on the “Forgot Password?” option, conveniently positioned beneath the “Next” button. Subsequently, proceed by diligently following the provided directives to initiate the password reset process and subsequently regain access to your account.
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- Frequent errors of this nature typically indicate the occurrence of a typographical mistake during the input of your login credentials. It is advised to conduct a meticulous review of your entry, paying close attention to proper spelling, ensuring the correct capitalization, and avoiding any confusion between similar characters such as ‘I,’ ‘L,’ and ‘1’.
- If the issue persists, try to log in on a separate device or use a different web browser.
- If you are using the autofill tool of your browser, disable it and manually enter your username and password.
- Try to reset the password by clicking on the link ‘Forgot Password?’ It is possible that you have changed the password at some point in the past and failed to record the change.
If the Yahoo sign-in isn’t working but you are not seeing any error message, the page will reload after you enter the password along with the username. You might have to clear the cookies in your browser.