Change your Yahoo password from the Account Info page

To change your Yahoo Mail password, sign into your account, go to Account Info, and select Security in the left menu. Click the password field, enter your current password to verify it's you, then type your new password twice. Yahoo will confirm the change when ready, and you'll stay signed in.

The entire process takes about two minutes. You don't need to sign out of Yahoo Mail or any other Yahoo services — the new password takes effect right away across all of them. This method works on computers, tablets, and phones as long as you're using a web browser.

Key Takeaways

  • You must be signed into Yahoo Mail to change your password; you cannot reset it from the login screen unless you've forgotten it.
  • Yahoo requires you to enter your current password before setting a new one, so have it ready.
  • Your new password must be at least eight characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
  • The password change applies to all Yahoo services you use, not just Mail.
  • If you've forgotten your current password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen instead of this method.

Step-by-step: changing your password while signed in

Open Yahoo Mail and sign in if you aren't already. In the top right corner, click your account icon (usually your initial or profile picture), then select Account Info from the dropdown menu.

On the Account Info page, look for Security in the left sidebar menu and click it. Scroll down until you see Password, then click the password field or the edit button next to it. Yahoo will ask you to enter your current password to confirm your identity — type it in and click Verify.

Now enter your new password in the first field. Yahoo shows a strength meter as you type; aim for a password that includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. Type the same password again in the Confirm password field to make sure there are no typos. Click Change password, and you're done. You'll see a confirmation message that your password has been updated.

What makes a strong Yahoo password

Yahoo requires passwords to be at least eight characters long and to contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. A password like "BlueSky2024" meets these rules. Avoid using your name, birthdate, or common words that appear in the dictionary. The longer your password, the harder it is for someone else to guess.

If you use the same password across multiple accounts, changing it in Yahoo doesn't change it anywhere else — you'll need to update those separately. If you reuse passwords, this is a good time to make each one unique. Consider using a password manager to keep track of different passwords for different accounts.

If you've forgotten your current password

You cannot change your password from the Account Info page if you don't remember the current one. Instead, go to the Yahoo Mail login page and click Forgot password? below the sign-in fields.

Yahoo will ask you to enter your email address or phone number, then send a verification code to a recovery email or phone number on file. Enter that code, and Yahoo will let you set a new password without needing the old one. This process usually takes five to ten minutes. Keep your recovery email and phone number current in your account settings so you can always regain access if you forget your password.

Password changes on mobile devices

The Yahoo Mail app on iPhone and Android doesn't have a built-in password change feature. Open a web browser on your phone, go to mail.yahoo.com, sign in, and follow the same steps listed above. The process is identical to changing it on a computer.

After you change your password on the web, the Yahoo Mail app may ask you to sign in again on your phone. Enter your new password when prompted, and the app will sync with your account. If the app doesn't prompt you, sign out manually and sign back in with your new password to may support it's updated.

Staying signed in after a password change

When you change your password through Account Info, Yahoo keeps you signed into Mail and other Yahoo services. You don't have to log out and log back in unless you want to.

If you sign out of Yahoo Mail for any reason after changing your password, use your new password the next time you sign in. Any devices or apps connected to your Yahoo account will continue to work until you sign out of them; after that, they'll need the new password. This is why it's important to update the password on all your devices if you change it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my password regularly?

Yahoo doesn't require you to change your password on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you've used it on a site that was hacked, or if you haven't changed it in several years. There's no set timeline.

Will changing my Yahoo password sign me out of Gmail or other email accounts?

No. Your Yahoo password only controls access to Yahoo services. Other email providers have their own passwords, and changing one doesn't affect the others.

What if I change my password and then can't sign in?

Double-check that you're typing the new password correctly, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters. If you're still locked out, use the Forgot password? link on the login screen to reset it.

Can I change my password on a shared computer?

Yes, but sign out of Yahoo Mail completely when you're done. Don't just close the browser — click your account icon and select Sign out. This prevents the next person who uses that computer from accessing your account.

What should I do if I think someone else knows my password?

Change your password when ready using the steps above. If you suspect unauthorized access, also review your account activity in the Security section of Account Info to see if anyone has signed in from an unfamiliar location or device.