How to deactivate your yahoo mail account

To deactivate your Yahoo Mail account, you'll need to follow these steps:

Note: Before you proceed, make sure you're aware that deactivating your Yahoo Mail account will permanently delete all your emails, contacts, and other data associated with the account. If you're sure you want to deactivate your account, follow these steps:

Method 1: Deactivate via Yahoo Account Settings

1. Sign in to your Yahoo 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.
5. Click on "Close account" next to "Account status".
6. Enter your password to confirm.
7. Click on "Close account" again to confirm you want to deactivate your account.

Method 2: Deactivate via Yahoo Help

1. Go to the Yahoo Help page.
2. Click on "Account" and then "Close account".
3. Sign in to your Yahoo account if prompted.
4. Follow the prompts to confirm you want to deactivate your account.

Method 3: Deactivate via Yahoo Mobile App

1. Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
3. Tap on "Settings" and then "Account".
4. Tap on "Close account" and follow the prompts to confirm.

What happens after deactivation:

• Your Yahoo Mail account will be permanently deleted.
• All emails, contacts, and other data associated with the account will be lost.
• You will no longer be able to access your account or recover any data.
• You may still receive emails from Yahoo or other services, but you will not be able to access your account to manage them.

Important: Before deactivating your account, make sure you've:

• Exported any important emails or data you want to keep.
• Updated any services or apps that use your Yahoo Mail account.
• Considered alternative email services if you need a new account.

If you're sure you want to deactivate your Yahoo Mail account, follow the steps above.