Access Yahoo Account Deletion Page
- Open a web browser and go to the Yahoo Account termination page by typing this URL: https://login.yahoo.com/account/delete-user.
- Sign in with the Yahoo account you wish to delete by entering your email address and password.
Review Information
- After signing in, you'll see information about what happens when you delete your Yahoo account. Read through this information carefully.
- Make sure you understand that deleting your account means losing access to all associated Yahoo services, including Yahoo Mail, contacts, and potentially any subscriptions or services linked to your Yahoo email address.
Verify Your Identity
- If Yahoo prompts you for additional verification, follow the instructions provided. This may include receiving a verification code via SMS or email.
- Enter the verification code if required, to confirm your identity.
Confirm Deletion
- After verification, you'll be directed to a confirmation page. This page will list important content and services that will be lost after deletion.
- Scroll through and read the content carefully to ensure you are ready to proceed with the deletion.
- Enter your email address again in the prompt to confirm that you want to delete your account.
Submit Your Request
- Click the "Yes, terminate this account" button to finalize the deletion process.
- You will see a confirmation page indicating that your Yahoo account has been deactivated and will be deleted shortly. It might take some time (usually about 30 days) for it to be fully deleted from the Yahoo servers.
After Deletion
- Consider informing contacts of your email address change to prevent any communication issues.
- Set up a new email account with a different provider if necessary for future correspondence.
