How to close my 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

1. Go to the Yahoo website (www.yahoo.com) and sign in to your account.
2. Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Close account".
5. Enter your password to confirm that you want to close your account.
6. Click on "Close account" to confirm.

Method 2: Close your account through Yahoo's account closure page

1. Go to Yahoo's account closure page (https://login.yahoo.com/account/close).
2. Enter your Yahoo ID and password to sign in.
3. Click on "Close account" to confirm.
4. Enter your password again to confirm that you want to close your account.
5. Click on "Close account" to confirm.

What happens when you close your Yahoo Mail account?

When you close your Yahoo Mail account, the following will happen:

• Your email address will no longer be active.
• You will no longer be able to access your email account or send/receive emails.
• Any emails in your inbox, drafts, and sent folders will be deleted.
• Any contacts, calendar events, and other data associated with your account will be deleted.
• Your account will be permanently closed, and you will not be able to reactivate it.

Important notes:

• Before closing your account, make sure to transfer any important emails or data to another email account or service.
• If you have any outstanding subscriptions or services associated with your Yahoo account (e.g., Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News), you will need to cancel them separately.
• Closing your Yahoo Mail account will not automatically cancel any subscriptions or services associated with your account.