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Using on-demand passwords

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    Using on-demand passwords
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    Are you tired of creating and remembering "secure" passwords?
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    Are you worried others can use your password to access your account?
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    Yahoo's on-demand passwords let you access your account without relying on a memorized password
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    We send a temporary password to your mobile device whenever you need to sign in
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    Let's get started!
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    Begin on the Yahoo home page
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    Click your name
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    Or begin on another Yahoo page
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    Click the gear icon
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    Select Account info
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    You may be asked to re-enter your password
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    If so, type your current password and click Sign In
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    Now you're on your account page
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    Click Account security
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    To use on-demand passwords, you first need to turn them on
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    Click here to begin
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    Click Set up on-demand passwords
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    Enter a mobile phone number where we can send you an opt-in verification code
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    Enter the code that you receive on your phone
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    Make sure that your account recovery information is up to date
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    If not, you could get locked out of your account!
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    Click Looks good
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    Congratulations! Your account now uses on-demand passwords
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    The next time you need to sign in...
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    Enter your user name as usual
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    Click Send my password
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    We'll send a temporary password to your mobile device
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    Enter the password, then click Sign In
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    Congratulations! You're signed in!
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    And you didn't have to remember a password!
Title:
Using on-demand passwords
Description:

Remembering passwords is a hassle. Let Yahoo take care of it with on-demand passwords. We'll send you a password when you need it to sign in.

This feature is currently available only to Yahoo users in the US.
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Video Language:
English
Team:
Yahoo Help Videos

English subtitles

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