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:

  1. You must have a Yahoo Mail account.
  2. 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

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account security" section.
  5. Click on "Two-factor authentication" and then click on "Get started".

Step 2: Choose Your 2FA Method

  1. You will be presented with two options:
    • "Authenticator app" (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy).
    • "Text message" (SMS).
  2. Choose the method you prefer.

Step 3: Set Up Your 2FA Method

Authenticator App:

  1. Download and install the chosen authenticator app on your mobile device.
  2. Open the app and create a new account or add a new token.
  3. Scan the QR code displayed on the Yahoo Mail page using your app.
  4. Enter the verification code displayed in the app to complete the setup.

Text Message (SMS):

  1. Enter your mobile phone number in the required field.
  2. Yahoo will send a verification code to your phone via SMS.
  3. Enter the verification code in the required field to complete the setup.

Step 4: Verify Your 2FA Setup

  1. After setting up your 2FA method, you will be prompted to verify your setup.
  2. Enter the verification code displayed in the app or the code sent to your phone via SMS.
  3. Click "Verify" to complete the setup.

Step 5: Log Out and Log Back In

  1. Log out of your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Log back in to your Yahoo Mail account using your email address and password.
  3. 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.