How Do I Reset My Yahoo Password And Unlock My Yahoo Account

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on January 28th, 2014 10:46 AM

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If you've been told you're locked out "temporarily" for security reasons, the lock will last for 12 hours, and in the meantime nothing can be done. (More here.) Otherwise, submit this dialog.

To reset your password once your account is recovered, follow these instructions.

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