How to delete yahoo mail account permanently

To delete a Yahoo Mail account permanently, you'll need to follow these steps:

Important: Before deleting your account, make sure you've taken care of the following:

  1. Export your emails: You can export your emails to a.pst file using Yahoo's built-in export feature. This way, you'll have a backup of your emails.
  2. Cancel any subscriptions: If you have any active subscriptions or services linked to your Yahoo account, cancel them before deleting the account.
  3. Remove linked accounts: If you've linked other accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) to your Yahoo account, remove those links.

Now, to delete your Yahoo Mail account permanently:

Method 1: Delete account through Yahoo's website

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select "Account Info."
  3. Scroll down to the "Account Security" section and click on "Close account."
  4. Enter your password to confirm.
  5. Click "Close account" again to confirm you want to delete your account.
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the deletion process.

Method 2: Delete account through Yahoo's mobile app

  1. Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select "Settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap on "Close account."
  4. Enter your password to confirm.
  5. Tap "Close account" again to confirm you want to delete your account.
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the deletion process.

What happens after deletion:

Note: If you're having trouble deleting your account or need help, you can contact Yahoo's customer support team for assistance.