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:
- 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.
- Cancel any subscriptions: If you have any active subscriptions or services linked to your Yahoo account, cancel them before deleting the account.
- 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
- Sign in to your Yahoo account.
- Click on your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select "Account Info."
- Scroll down to the "Account Security" section and click on "Close account."
- Enter your password to confirm.
- Click "Close account" again to confirm you want to delete your account.
- Follow the prompts to complete the deletion process.
Method 2: Delete account through Yahoo's mobile app
- Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select "Settings."
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap on "Close account."
- Enter your password to confirm.
- Tap "Close account" again to confirm you want to delete your account.
- Follow the prompts to complete the deletion process.
What happens after deletion:
- Your Yahoo Mail account will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to access it again.
- Any emails, contacts, and other data associated with your account will be deleted.
- You won't receive any further emails or notifications from Yahoo.
- If you've linked other accounts to your Yahoo account, you may need to re-link them.
Note: If you're having trouble deleting your account or need help, you can contact Yahoo's customer support team for assistance.