How do you close an yahoo mail account
Closing a Yahoo Mail account is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:
Method 1: Close your account through Yahoo's website
- Sign 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" section and click on "Close account".
- Enter your password to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Click on "Close account" to confirm.
Method 2: Close your account through Yahoo's Help Center
- Go to Yahoo's Help Center and sign in with your Yahoo ID and password.
- Click on "Account" and then "Close account".
- Follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Enter your password to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Click on "Close account" to confirm.
Method 3: Close your account through Yahoo's 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" and then "Account".
- Tap on "Close account" and follow the prompts to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Enter your password to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Tap on "Close account" to confirm.
What happens after you close your account?
After you close your Yahoo Mail account, your email address and associated data will be deleted. You will no longer be able to access your account or retrieve any emails, contacts, or other data stored in your account.
Important notes:
- Before closing your account, make sure to export any important emails, contacts, or other data you want to keep.
- Closing your Yahoo Mail account will also close any other Yahoo services you may be using, such as Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or Yahoo Sports.
- If you have a Yahoo Premium subscription, you will need to cancel it separately before closing your account.