How to close yahoo mail id
Closing a Yahoo Mail account is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Close Yahoo Mail account through Yahoo's website
- Go to the Yahoo website (www.yahoo.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture or username in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Close account".
- Enter your password to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Click on "Close account" again to confirm.
Method 2: Close Yahoo Mail account through Yahoo's mobile app
- Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap on "Close account".
- Enter your password to confirm that you want to close your account.
- Tap on "Close account" again to confirm.
What happens when you close a Yahoo Mail account?
When you close a 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.
- Your account information, including your password, will be deleted.
- You will no longer be able to access any Yahoo services, such as Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News, or Yahoo Sports, using your email address.
Important note:
Before closing your Yahoo Mail account, make sure to:
- Export any important emails or data you want to keep.
- Update any accounts or services that use your Yahoo email address.
- Confirm that you have no outstanding subscriptions or services linked to your Yahoo account.
If you're having trouble closing your Yahoo Mail account or have any questions, you can contact Yahoo's customer support team for assistance.