Change alternate email yahoo account
To change the alternate email address associated with a Yahoo account, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Yahoo Account Settings
- Sign in to your Yahoo 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 "Alternate Email" next to "Security Questions".
- Enter your current password to confirm.
- Enter the new alternate email address and confirm it by re-entering it.
- Click "Save Changes" to save the new alternate email address.
Method 2: Using the Yahoo Account Recovery Page
- Go to the Yahoo Account Recovery page.
- Enter your Yahoo ID and click "Next".
- Enter your current password to confirm.
- Click "Next".
- Enter the new alternate email address and confirm it by re-entering it.
- Click "Save Changes" to save the new alternate email address.
Note: If you're unable to access your account or if you're having trouble changing the alternate email address, you may need to contact Yahoo's customer support for assistance.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to update any third-party apps or services that use your Yahoo account to use the new alternate email address.
- If you're changing the alternate email address for security reasons, consider setting up two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account.
- If you're having trouble accessing your account or if you're unable to change the alternate email address, you may need to reset your password or contact Yahoo's customer support for assistance.