How do I change my password?

Start from the Yahoo home page

Click your name

Or start from another Yahoo page

Click the gear icon

Select Account info

You may be asked to re-enter your password

If so, type your current password and click Sign In

Now you're on your account page

Click Account security

Click Change password

Enter your new password

Your new password must be between 8 and 32 characters long

It cannot be a single character repeated and cannot contain your name or your Yahoo ID

It cannot be the same as or similar to a password you've used before

Don't use the same password that you use on another site!

Enter your new password again to confirm it

Click here any time to see what you're typing

Success! You've changed your password

Never share your password with anyone!

Use your new password for all Yahoo products

Don't forget to update your password in other places it's stored, such as your smart phone's mail app