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Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox come with free, built-in password managers when you use those browsers. If you struggle to remember these generated passwords, you should use a password manager. It’s best to use a password generator for each new account you make.

If the password is copied from an older account, it could become compromised if it is hacked.

When you’re creating your Yahoo account, you should ensure your password is strong and hasn’t been used before. Ensure your Password is Strong and Unique Some password generators offer a huge amount of options to craft your perfect password. You may have to enter a verification code so Yahoo can confirm your details. Ensure your alternative email address and phone number are correct. If you have to go through account recovery or lose your security key, you’ll need an alternate contact method to retrieve your account.īack on your ‘Account Security’ page, look at the top half of the page. Your information must be up-to-date on your Yahoo account. Update Your Account Information You should ensure Yahoo has your correct contact details in case something goes wrong with your account. Please Note: The ‘Security Key’ option in Yahoo! is experimental and is not recommended. | Source: Hacked/W.S.WorrallĮnter your phone number and click ‘Send SMS.’ Enter the code your receive to activate 2FA. | Source: Hacked/W.S.WorrallĬlick on the switch under ‘Phone number.’ Image 4 of 2FA tutorial. | Source: Hacked/W.S.WorrallĬlick ‘Account security.’ Image 3 of 2FA tutorial. | Source: Hacked/W.S.WorrallĬlick ‘Settings.’ Image 2 of 2FA tutorial.

Login to your Yahoo account and click on your profile picture. You should ensure 2FA is always active on your account. While 2FA might make the login experience more inconvenient, it makes it much safer. It requires you to access a specific device or app whenever you attempt to login. Two-factor authentication is an essential layer of defense against hackers and scammers. Many people still use Yahoo for its familiarity and stability including its email service, but can you be sure your account is safe? Below are the steps you need to take to keep your Yahoo account safe from scammers and hackers. Yahoo is one of the oldest services still active on the modern internet.