How to reset yahoo mail settings

Resetting Yahoo Mail settings can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. Please note that resetting your settings will erase all customizations you've made to your account, so make sure to note down any important settings before proceeding.

Method 1: Reset Yahoo Mail settings using the Yahoo Mail website

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account on the Yahoo Mail website.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Reset account settings."
  5. Confirm that you want to reset your account settings by clicking "Reset" in the pop-up window.
  6. Wait for the reset process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

Method 2: Reset Yahoo Mail settings using the Yahoo Mail mobile app

  1. Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Settings" from the menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap on "Reset account settings."
  5. Confirm that you want to reset your account settings by tapping "Reset" in the pop-up window.
  6. Wait for the reset process to complete. This may take a few minutes.

Resetting specific Yahoo Mail settings

If you only want to reset specific settings, such as your password or account recovery information, you can do so through the Yahoo Mail website:

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account on the Yahoo Mail website.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the specific setting you want to reset (e.g., "Account recovery" or "Password").
  5. Click on the "Reset" button next to the setting.
  6. Follow the prompts to complete the reset process.

Important notes: