How to check who tried to login my yahoo mail
To check who tried to log in to your Yahoo Mail account, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Check the Sign-in History
- Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
- Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account info" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Sign-in history" section.
- Click on "View sign-in history".
- You will see a list of devices and locations where someone tried to sign in to your account, along with the date and time of the attempt.
Method 2: Check the Security Settings
- Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
- Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Account info" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Security" section.
- Click on "View security settings".
- Look for the "Sign-in attempts" section, which will show you a list of devices and locations where someone tried to sign in to your account.
Method 3: Check the Yahoo Mail App
If you have the Yahoo Mail app installed on your mobile device, you can check the sign-in history from within the app:
- Open the Yahoo Mail app.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Settings".
- Scroll down to the "Account" section.
- Tap on "Sign-in history".
- You will see a list of devices and locations where someone tried to sign in to your account.
What to do if you find suspicious activity
If you find suspicious sign-in attempts, it's a good idea to:
- Change your Yahoo Mail password immediately.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security.
- Review your account settings and make sure you're using a strong and unique password.
- Consider reporting the suspicious activity to Yahoo's security team.
Remember to always be cautious when using public computers or public Wi-Fi networks, as they may be vulnerable to hacking attempts.