Recognize a hacked Yahoo Mail account
Know when your Yahoo Mail account has been hacked and how to fix it. Find out how you can tell if your account was compromised and what to do to secure it.
Generate and manage 3rd-party app passwords
If you use a 3rd-party email app to access your Yahoo Mail account, you may need a special code to give that app permission to access your Yahoo account. Learn how to create and delete app passwords.
Secure your Yahoo account
Protect your account from unauthorized access. Learn what you can do to keep your private information and emails safe in your account.
Identify legitimate Yahoo websites, requests, and communications
Recognizing internet scams versus legitimate Yahoo websites, requests, and emails is key to keeping your information safe. Learn how to keep your account secure from imposters.
Add two-step verification for extra security
Take control of your account's security! Require an automatically generated code to login from unrecognized devices or browsers, in addition to your password. Learn how to turn on two-step verification.
Find and remove unusual activity on your Yahoo account
Monitoring your recent account activity can help you find out if your account has been accessed by unauthorized users. Learn how to view recent sign-in locations and what to do if you see anything suspicious.
2-Step Verification with a Security Key
A security key is a physical device that will be uniquely associated with your Yahoo account after you enable it. Discover how to enable, sign in with, and manage your security key.
Avoid common password mistakes
Don't worry about your password getting compromised. Find out how to avoid common password mistakes and make a strong, unbreakable password.
Ways to securely access Yahoo Mail
Maintain security while you access your account. Find out the best ways to use Yahoo Mail to keep your email secure and private.
Why did I receive an access notification from Yahoo?
To keep your account safe, Yahoo checks on certain activity by confirming it with you. Learn what to do about notifications of a sign in attempt, account alert, unusual activity, or a change of info.