How to close my yahoo email account

Closing a Yahoo email account is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you delete your Yahoo email account:

Before you start:

  1. Backup your data: Before closing your account, make sure to backup any important emails, contacts, or files you want to keep. You can use Yahoo's built-in backup feature or third-party tools like Mozilla's Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Sign in to your account: Go to the Yahoo login page and sign in to your account using your email address and password.

Step 1: Go to the Yahoo Account Deletion Page

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo account and go to the Yahoo Account Deletion Page.
  2. Click on the "Delete Account" button.

Step 2: Confirm Your Account Deletion

  1. You'll be asked to confirm that you want to delete your account. Click on the "Delete Account" button again to confirm.
  2. Enter your Yahoo account password to verify your identity.
  3. Click on the "Delete Account" button again to confirm the deletion.

Step 3: Wait for the Account Deletion Process

  1. Yahoo will send a confirmation email to your account's registered email address. This email will contain a link to verify the account deletion.
  2. Click on the link in the email to confirm the deletion.
  3. Wait for the account deletion process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

Step 4: Verify Your Account Deletion

  1. Once the account deletion process is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email from Yahoo.
  2. Check your email inbox for the confirmation email. If you don't receive the email, you can try checking your spam folder or contact Yahoo support.

What happens after account deletion:

  1. Your Yahoo email address will no longer be active.
  2. You'll no longer be able to access your Yahoo account or any associated services.
  3. Any emails, contacts, or files stored in your Yahoo account will be deleted permanently.
  4. You may still receive emails from Yahoo for a short period after account deletion, but these will eventually stop.

Tips:

  1. Make sure you've backed up any important data before deleting your account.
  2. If you're using a Yahoo email address as a login for other services, you may need to update those services with a new email address.
  3. If you're experiencing issues with your Yahoo account, you may want to contact Yahoo support before deleting your account.

By following these steps, you should be able to close your Yahoo email account successfully.