How to get disassociated from your old yahoo mail id

The nostalgia of Yahoo Mail! While it's possible to keep using your old Yahoo Mail ID, you can also disassociate yourself from it if you no longer want to use it. Here are the steps to help you do so:

Method 1: Delete your Yahoo Mail account

  1. Go to the Yahoo Account Recovery page (https://account.recovery.yahoo.com/).
  2. Enter your Yahoo Mail ID and password.
  3. Click "Next" and follow the prompts to verify your identity.
  4. Once you've verified your identity, you'll be taken to a page where you can delete your account.
  5. Click "Delete account" and confirm that you want to delete your account.

Method 2: Transfer your Yahoo Mail account to another email provider

  1. Go to the Yahoo Account Transfer page (https://login.yahoo.com/config/account/transfer).
  2. Enter your Yahoo Mail ID and password.
  3. Click "Next" and follow the prompts to verify your identity.
  4. Choose the email provider you want to transfer your account to (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
  5. Follow the transfer process, which may involve creating a new account with the new provider and linking it to your Yahoo Mail account.

Method 3: Change your Yahoo Mail account settings to make it harder to access

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Click "Account info" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account security" section.
  5. Click "Edit" next to "Account security" and toggle off the "Allow others to access my account" option.
  6. Click "Save" to save your changes.

By following these methods, you'll be disassociated from your old Yahoo Mail ID, and it will be more difficult for others to access your account. However, please note that: