How to change username yahoo mail

Changing your Yahoo Mail username is a bit more involved than changing your username on other email services, but it's still possible. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Important: Before you start, please note that changing your Yahoo Mail username will affect all your existing accounts, including your email address, login credentials, and any connected services (e.g., Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News, etc.). Make sure you're prepared for the consequences before making the change.

Method 1: Change your Yahoo Mail username using the Yahoo Account Info page

  1. Go to the Yahoo Account Info page (https://info.yahoo.com/).
  2. Sign in with your current Yahoo Mail username and password.
  3. Click on "Account Info" at the top of the page.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account Settings" section.
  5. Click on "Change username" next to "Username."
  6. Enter your new desired username and confirm it.
  7. Click "Save Changes" to complete the process.

Method 2: Change your Yahoo Mail username using the Yahoo Mail settings

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
  5. Click on "Account info" next to "Account settings."
  6. Scroll down to the "Username" section.
  7. Click on "Change username."
  8. Enter your new desired username and confirm it.
  9. Click "Save Changes" to complete the process.

What happens after changing your Yahoo Mail username

After changing your Yahoo Mail username, you'll need to update any connected services, such as:

Additionally, you may need to re-authenticate with any services that use your Yahoo Mail account, such as:

Remember to keep your new username and password secure to prevent unauthorized access to your account.