How to link phone number to yahoo mail

Linking a phone number to your Yahoo Mail account allows you to receive verification codes and other important notifications via SMS or voice call. Here's a step-by-step guide to link a phone number to your Yahoo Mail account:

Method 1: Link a phone number to your Yahoo Mail account using the Yahoo Mail app

  1. Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Settings" (represented by a gear icon).
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
  5. Tap on "Phone number" or "Linked phone number".
  6. Enter your phone number and tap "Next".
  7. You may receive a verification code via SMS or voice call. Enter the code to verify your phone number.

Method 2: Link a phone number to your Yahoo Mail account using the Yahoo website

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account on the Yahoo website.
  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 "Phone number" section.
  5. Click on "Add a phone number".
  6. Enter your phone number and click "Next".
  7. You may receive a verification code via SMS or voice call. Enter the code to verify your phone number.

Method 3: Link a phone number to your Yahoo Mail account using the Yahoo Account Info page

  1. Go to the Yahoo Account Info page.
  2. Sign in with your Yahoo account credentials.
  3. Click on "Phone number" under the "Account settings" section.
  4. Enter your phone number and click "Next".
  5. You may receive a verification code via SMS or voice call. Enter the code to verify your phone number.

After linking your phone number to your Yahoo Mail account, you can use it to:

Remember to always keep your phone number up to date and secure to prevent unauthorized access to your Yahoo Mail account.