Delete yahoo email account page
To delete a Yahoo email account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Note: Before deleting your account, make sure you're signed in to your Yahoo account.
Method 1: Delete Account through Yahoo Website
- Go to the Yahoo website (www.yahoo.com) and sign in to your 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" section and click on "Close account" (located at the bottom of the page).
- Enter your password to confirm you want to delete your account.
- Click "Close account" to confirm the deletion.
Method 2: Delete Account through Yahoo Mobile App
- Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap on "Close account".
- Enter your password to confirm you want to delete your account.
- Tap "Close account" to confirm the deletion.
What happens after deleting your Yahoo account:
- Your Yahoo email address will no longer be active.
- You will no longer be able to access your Yahoo email account or any associated services (e.g., Yahoo Messenger, Yahoo Calendar).
- Any emails, contacts, and other data associated with your account will be permanently deleted.
- You will no longer receive emails or notifications from Yahoo.
Important: Before deleting your account, make sure you've taken the following steps:
- Export any important emails or data you want to keep.
- Update any accounts or services that use your Yahoo email address (e.g., social media, online banking).
- Notify anyone who may need to contact you using your Yahoo email address.
Remember, once you delete your Yahoo account, it's permanent and cannot be recovered.