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