Att yahoo mail two factor authentication
Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on Yahoo Mail provides an extra layer of security to protect your account from unauthorized access. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up 2FA on Yahoo Mail:
Prerequisites:
- You must have a Yahoo Mail account.
- You must have a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) with a compatible app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy).
Step 1: Enable Two-Factor Authentication
- Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account security" section.
- Click on "Two-factor authentication" and then click on "Get started".
Step 2: Choose Your 2FA Method
- You will be presented with two options:
- "Authenticator app" (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy).
- "Text message" (SMS).
- Choose the method you prefer.
Step 3: Set Up Your 2FA Method
Authenticator App:
- Download and install the chosen authenticator app on your mobile device.
- Open the app and create a new account or add a new token.
- Scan the QR code displayed on the Yahoo Mail page using your app.
- Enter the verification code displayed in the app to complete the setup.
Text Message (SMS):
- Enter your mobile phone number in the required field.
- Yahoo will send a verification code to your phone via SMS.
- Enter the verification code in the required field to complete the setup.
Step 4: Verify Your 2FA Setup
- After setting up your 2FA method, you will be prompted to verify your setup.
- Enter the verification code displayed in the app or the code sent to your phone via SMS.
- Click "Verify" to complete the setup.
Step 5: Log Out and Log Back In
- Log out of your Yahoo Mail account.
- Log back in to your Yahoo Mail account using your email address and password.
- You will be prompted to enter the verification code from your 2FA method.
That's it! You have successfully enabled two-factor authentication on your Yahoo Mail account. From now on, you will need to enter the verification code from your 2FA method every time you log in to your account.