Yahoo Mail Sign In Problems

You might not be able to get into your Yahoo! Mail account for a number of reasons. Here, you'll find answers to some common account access problems and how to fix them.

Yahoo Mail Sign In Problems

Yahoo Mail Sign-in Helper is a page that helps you regain access to your account if have any ID or password-related issues.

1. I forgot my password

You can go to the Yahoo Mail Sign-in Helper if you want to change your password because you forgot it. To get back in, you'll need to give your Yahoo ID and choose a password recovery method, such as using your recovery phone number or an alternative email address.

RELATED: How to recover a Yahoo password.

2. I forgot my Yahoo ID

The Sign-in Helper can do more than just change your password. All you have to do is give the secondary email address or phone number that is linked to your account. Yahoo will remind you of something by sending you a message.

3. I think someone is using my account

If you are locked out of your Yahoo account because someone else changed your password, you can utilize the Sign-in Assistance to regain access. You should immediately change your password and follow Yahoo's instructions to safeguard a compromised account. Always use a strong password.

4. "Invalid ID or Password" message

This means that you may have entered your ID or Password incorrectly. You should check the following:

1. Caps Lock or Num Lock Keys: make sure these two keys on your keyboard haven't accidentally been pressed.
2. Browser auto-fill settings: If your browser remembers your password and you've recently changed it. Then, you will need to enter your new password manually to override your browser settings.
3. If those are not the case and you're sure you entered the correct information, you may try using the Sign-in Helper to get back to your account immediately since it may imply that someone else has access to your account.

5. "First time signing in here" message

If you're attempting to sign in from an unusual device or location, you may be asked for an Account Key (given to your phone or an additional email address) to confirm that it's you.

6. "Account Locked" message

If you try to sign in too many times and fail, your account will be locked for 12 hours to keep it safe. But you can always use the Sign-in Helper to get back in right away.

7. The sign-in screen loops or reloads

If you click Sign in and the sign-in screen keeps coming back, you may need to delete the cookies from your browser or reset the Sign-in cookie and try signing in again.

To clear the Sign-in cookie:

Step 1: Click Not you? on the sign-in page.

Step 2: Type your Yahoo ID and password, then click Sign in.

8. I'm using the right password and Yahoo ID, but I still can't sign in

You might be using an old browser or one that doesn't work with this site. The latest versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari work best with Yahoo.