How to change yahoo mail email name
To change your Yahoo Mail email name, also known as your username or alias, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Change your username through the Yahoo Mail 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.
- Click on "Change username" next to "Username".
- Enter your new username and confirm it by re-entering it in the "Confirm new username" field.
- Click "Save changes" to update your username.
Method 2: Change your username through the Yahoo Account Info page
- Go to the Yahoo Account Info page (https://info.yahoo.com/).
- Sign in with your current Yahoo Mail email address and password.
- Click on "Account Info" at the top of the page.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Click on "Change username" next to "Username".
- Enter your new username and confirm it by re-entering it in the "Confirm new username" field.
- Click "Save changes" to update your username.
Important notes:
- You can only change your username once every 60 days.
- Changing your username will not affect your email address or any existing contacts, messages, or settings.
- If you're using a custom domain (e.g., @yourcompany.com), you may need to update your DNS settings to reflect the new username.
- Some features, such as two-factor authentication, may require you to re-configure them after changing your username.
If you encounter any issues or have trouble changing your username, you can contact Yahoo Mail support for assistance.