Question posted by CptKnia on March 6th, 2014

How Do I Retrieve My Password If I Have Forgotten My Security Question?yahoo

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 3rd, 2014 12:46 PM
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Hi, you will have to have your password reset:

- Go to the Yahoo! login page
- Click on the I can't access my account link
- Choose the I have a problem with my password option and then click Next
- Enter your Yahoo! ID and click Next
- Click Next again to have a password reset email sent to your alternate email address (part of which is displayed on the screen)
- Log in to your alternate email account and when you get the email from Yahoo!, click on the link to reset your password, then create a new password

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