How to remove security key from yahoo mail
To remove a security key from Yahoo Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Remove Security Key using Yahoo Account Settings
- Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account.
- Click on your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account Security" section.
- Click on "Security Key" under the "Two-Step Verification" section.
- Click on "Remove Security Key".
- Confirm that you want to remove the security key by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
Method 2: Remove Security Key using Yahoo Account Recovery
- Go to the Yahoo Account Recovery page.
- Enter your Yahoo ID and password to sign in.
- Click on "Next".
- Select "I forgot my security key" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Next".
- Follow the prompts to reset your security key.
- Once you've reset your security key, you can remove it by following the same steps as Method 1.
Important Notes:
- If you're using a security key for two-factor authentication (2FA), you'll need to disable 2FA before removing the security key.
- If you're using a security key for account recovery, you'll need to reset your account recovery settings before removing the security key.
- Removing a security key will disable two-factor authentication and account recovery for your Yahoo account.
If you're having trouble removing the security key or need further assistance, you can contact Yahoo's customer support for help.