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How to Delete Your Yahoo! Account

This page provides step-by-step instructions on how to delete your Yahoo! account.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡ī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Go to the Yahoo! account deletion page.

2

Step 2

Enter your Yahoo! password and click on the 'Continue' button.

3

Step 3

Click on the 'Delete my account' button.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • password
  • security questions

⚠ī¸ What Happens

  • loss of email account
  • loss of data associated with account

ℹī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 90 days
  • Founded: 1994
  • Monthly users: 430 million

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Yahoo! account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of email account; loss of data associated with account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my Yahoo! account after I delete it?

You can recover your Yahoo! account within 30 days of deletion.

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