To change your phone number on Yahoo while signed in, update your recovery and contact number directly in your account security settings. This process ensures you can receive verification codes and recover your account if you ever lose access.
How to change phone number on Yahoo while signed in
Follow these steps while already logged into your Yahoo account from a trusted web browser or the official Yahoo Mail app.
- Sign in to your Yahoo account.
- Navigate to your account settings by clicking your profile icon or name at the top-right corner and selecting "Account Info."
- Enter your password again if prompted for security purposes.
- Go to the "Account Security" or "Security Settings" section.
- Locate the phone number section and select the "Edit" or "Update" option next to your current number.
- Enter your new phone number, including the correct country code if applicable.
- Yahoo will send a verification code to your new number via text message or voice call.
- Enter the verification code into the provided field to confirm access to the new number.
- Save the changes to update your account.
Yahoo offers multiple two-step verification methods, such as receiving a code via SMS, using an authenticator app, or utilizing a physical security key. You may also have the option to register a trusted device, such as your primary mobile phone or a trusted computer, for smoother verification on recognized devices.
How to remove an old phone number from your Yahoo account
Keeping your recovery phone number current enhances account security and simplifies future account recovery, such as password resets. To remove an outdated number, go to the "Phone numbers" section within your account security settings and click the "Delete" button next to the number you wish to remove. This step is part of removing phone numbers from accounts and devices to ensure only active contact methods remain linked.
What to do if you can't access your old phone number
If you no longer have access to your old phone number, you might still be able to update your recovery information if Yahoo can verify your identity through another recovery method. If you are unable to sign in, use Yahoo's official "Sign-in Helper" for account recovery options. The recovery process when locked out may vary depending on the specific information and verification methods linked to your account. This situation is different from trying to recover Google account without phone number and recovery email, as Yahoo's recovery depends entirely on the alternative methods you have already set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my phone number on Yahoo Mail?
Can I change my phone number on Yahoo using the mobile app?
Yes, you can change your phone number on the Yahoo mobile app by accessing the account settings and updating the contact information there, just as you would on a desktop browser.
Will changing my phone number affect my Yahoo account?
Changing your phone number on Yahoo will not affect your account negatively. It is a simple process to update your contact details and keeps your account secure.
Why is it important to keep my recovery phone number current?
Can I change my phone number on Yahoo if I only have access to my old number?
If you still have access to your old number, you can sign in normally and follow the steps to update it. The old number will still receive any verification codes needed during the process.
For the wider topic, see updating phone number on apps.
