Question posted by nasherr on March 22nd, 2014

Yahoo Wont Recognize My Password Or Security Question

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 3rd, 2014 12:30 PM
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Hi, if you can't log in and you don't know your password or secret question:

- 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)
- When you receive the email from Yahoo!, click on the link to reset your password, and create a new password

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  • How do I update my Secret Question? | Yahoo! Mail Classic Help
    ... need a new password, technical support or questions about your Secret Question when you : Have not provided an alternate email address or mobile phone associated with your account No longer have one , and press . Make Y! You may be updated. Yahoo! Additional Information box, type a clear description of security beyond your current Security Question, and press Security Answer box...
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