Question posted by chucksrwa on February 18th, 2014

Entered Correct Username And Password Yahoo Wont Work

The person who posted this question about Yahoo did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 3rd, 2014 12:51 PM
freginold

Member since:
December 20th, 2011

Points: 23,253,885
100
points
Hi, it sounds like you may need to have your password reset. Follow these steps to reset your password:

- 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

Yahoo Knowledge Base Results

We have determined that the information below may contain an answer to this question. If you find an answer, please remember to return to this page and add it here using the "I KNOW THE ANSWER!" button above. It's that easy to earn points!

  • How do I enable SMTP server authentication? | Yahoo! Mail Classic Help
    ...server is selected and click Apply on the properties dialog box to confirm your correct username and password are configured properly, we suggest closing the Entourage client and opening it again before...to check "Use same settings as receiving mail server radio button. In the Password field enter the authentication password and click on Edit within the menu bar. Use same settings as my ...
  • I'm having trouble with POP mail. But it used to work! What's going on? | Yahoo! Mail Help
    ... enter it : Click Options in your Yahoo! Note: If you update this information in the upper-right corner of your Mail page. Mail account settings should correct the problem. What's going on? Mail account. To do it . But it used to see if too many password attempts tripped a switch that temporarily blocks your work...
  • How do I enable SMTP server authentication? | Yahoo! Mail Help
    ...check "Use same settings as receiving mail server radio button. In the Password field enter the authentication password and click on the email account you wish to save the configuration. ... "Accounts." Click on the email account you wish to confirm your correct username and password are configured properly, we suggest closing the Entourage client and opening it again before...

Similar Questions

Email Password Dont Work Why
(Posted by viiksal 10 years ago)
Password Dont Work
i have tryed so many times to sig in my yahoo mail but the password dont work, my mail is gardy117...
(Posted by poliadultohl 12 years ago)
Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about Yahoo.
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Yahoo Reviews

View thousands of Yahoo user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Yahoo customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Yahoo customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.