Terminate yahoo mail account permanently
To permanently terminate a Yahoo Mail account, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Delete Account through Yahoo Website
- Go to the Yahoo website (www.yahoo.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select "Account Info" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "Close account" (it may be labeled as "Delete account" in some regions).
- Enter your password to confirm you want to close the account.
- Click "Close account" to initiate the deletion process.
Method 2: Delete Account through Yahoo Mobile App
- Open the Yahoo Mail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile picture or username in the top left corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Account" section and tap on "Close account" (it may be labeled as "Delete account" in some regions).
- Enter your password to confirm you want to close the account.
- Tap "Close account" to initiate the deletion process.
Method 3: Contact Yahoo Support
If you're unable to delete your account through the website or app, you can contact Yahoo Support directly:
- Go to the Yahoo Help page (help.yahoo.com) and click on "Contact Us" at the top right corner.
- Fill out the form with your account information and a brief description of why you want to close your account.
- Select "Close account" as the reason for contacting support.
- Wait for a response from Yahoo Support, which may take several days.
Important Notes:
- Before deleting your account, make sure you've backed up any important emails or data you want to keep.
- Deleting your Yahoo Mail account will also delete all associated data, including contacts, calendar events, and any other information stored in your account.
- If you're using a Yahoo Mail Plus or Premium account, you may need to cancel your subscription separately before deleting your account.
- After deleting your account, you won't be able to recover your account or access any of your data.
Remember to carefully consider the consequences of deleting your Yahoo Mail account before proceeding.