Use and manage {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT}

{TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} is a security feature that lets some {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} users sign into their account using a mobile phone instead of a password. {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} can no longer be set up for all Yahoo accounts. If you already have it enabled, here's how to use it to sign in, and how to turn it off.

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Sign in with {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT}

For {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} to work, you must be signed into a {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} app on your mobile device.

  1. Go to the {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} Sign in page.
  2. Enter your {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_ID_NAME}, then click Next.
    - A notification is sent to your {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} enabled device.
  3. On your device, tap the notification or open the app and tap the {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} icon {IMG_MAIL_IOS_ACCTKEY}.
  4. Tap the Approve icon {IMG_ACCT_AKEYYES}.
  5. You might be prompted to either enter or tap a verification code to confirm.

Disable {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} or manage devices

You can turn off {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} and switch back to a password, if you prefer. Or, if you're using multiple devices and {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} apps, you can change where the notification is sent.

Disable {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} from a web browser

  1. Go to the {TKN_PRODUCT_ACCOUNT_NAME} security page.
  2. Click Turn off {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT}.
  3. Click Turn off.
  4. Click Turn off again to confirm.

Disable {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} from a {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} mobile app

  1. From your {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} enabled app, tap the Menu icon {IMG_MOB_SIDEBAR}. In some apps, like the {TKN_PRODUCT_MAIL_NAME} app, you'll need to tap your profile icon instead.
  2. Tap {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} under your email address.
  3. Tap Manage {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT}.
  4. Tap Disable {TKN_ACCOUNT_KEY_TEXT} at the bottom of the screen to switch back to a password.
  5. Optionally, tap the toggle to the right of any device you want to turn on or off.