Yahoo’s Two-Step Verification- Add An Extra Layer of Security

Yahoo is known for constantly striving to make its email service better than its competitors. One such feature it has added to its email service is two-step authentication, meaning two steps to successfully log into Yahoo when accessed from an unknown device or browser. Due to the increasing number of hacking incidents, Yahoo has tried to earn the trust of its users by giving them the opportunity to double lock their accounts and trust their security.

But has this login method proven useful in reality or has it added to the problems of Yahoo users? Is it easy to turn 2-Step Verification on and off for Yahoo? Are there any disadvantages? Chill out; I have all the answers you need, just read this guide to the end to familiarize yourself with this security protocol.

Introduction to content Steps to set up two-step verification on Yahoo How to sign in to Yahoo using two-step verification? How to disable two-step verification? Yahoo Account Key vs. 2-Step Verification What to do if Yahoo 2-Step Verification isn’t working? Last words

Introduction

Just like you use a password to sign in to your Yahoo account, the two-step verification method requires you to enter a verification code along with your password only when you sign in to your Yahoo account on a new/unknown device; otherwise just enter your password will work.

So whenever someone else tries to access your account, you’ll be notified on the spot. To set up a verification method, you’ll need to link your mobile phone number or email address to your account (linking both is recommended) to get the code.

Sounds simple, right? Let’s clarify a bit more about Yahoo’s attempt to make its accounts more secure with two-step verification.

Steps to set up two-step verification on Yahoo

1. Visit the Yahoo login page and click ‘Login’ in the top right corner.

2. Enter your Yahoo username, email address, or mobile phone number that you used to create your Yahoo account; press ‘Next’.

3. Now enter your Yahoo account password and click ‘Next’.

4. Hover over your profile name in the top right corner and click ‘Manage Accounts’ in the menu that appears.

5. On the next page, click the ‘Account Information’ option to manage the security features of your account.

6. Click ‘Account Security’ in the left column to set up two-step verification for your Yahoo account.

7. Scroll down to the “Two-Step Verification” heading and toggle on the “Phone Number” switch that says sign in by verifying a code sent to your phone.

8. On the next screen, enter your mobile number and choose if you want the code by SMS or call.

9. You will now see a prompt to create a password to access Yahoo mail in Outlook or iPhone because they do not support 2-Step Verification and Yahoo may not work with Outlook without generating passwords from third-party apps. You can also skip this step and do it later.

10. Now you can see that 2-Step Verification is turned on.

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How to sign in to Yahoo using 2-Step Verification?

Typically, the Yahoo login process simply involves entering a username followed by a password. However, with 2-Step Verification, it includes entering a verification code in addition to your password as an added layer of security only if you’re using a new browser or device to sign in, or just entering your password will be fine. Once you’ve enabled two-step verification, here’s how you can test it:

1. Go to the Yahoo login page in a new browser or open the anonymous tab and click “Login” in the top right corner.

2. Enter your Yahoo username, email address, or mobile phone number that you used to create your Yahoo account; press ‘Next’.

3. Now enter your Yahoo account password and click ‘Next’.

4. It will now recognize the unknown device and ask you to choose your mobile phone number or email address to verify that it is your account. Select the one you have access to and you will receive a verification code on it.

5. Then enter the code and click ‘Confirm’. If you haven’t received the code, click ‘Send code again’ or you can also change the verification method by clicking ‘Try another way to sign in’.

6. That’s all; You have successfully logged into your Yahoo account.

How to disable two-step verification?

Yahoo’s two-step verification is there to protect your device, but it can also make things more complicated if you’ve lost your phone or changed your number without updating it in your Yahoo account.

So, if you don’t want to get into that situation, you’d better add a secondary email address to your Yahoo account or turn off 2-Step Verification.

Here’s how to turn off two-step verification for Yahoo:

• Log into your Yahoo account normally by entering your username and password. Go to your profile name and click ‘Manage Accounts’ in the menu.

• On the next page, click the ‘Account Information’ option to manage the security features of your account.

• Click ‘Account Security’ in the left column to disable two-step verification for your Yahoo account.

• Scroll down to 2-Step Verification and turn off the “Phone Number” option; this will disable it for your Yahoo account.

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Yahoo account key vs. two-step verification

In case you’re confusing Yahoo 2-Step Verification with the Yahoo Account Key Login method, they’re completely different. Two-Step Verification, as the name suggests, involves a two-step login to Yahoo.

After enabling two-step verification, when someone else tries to sign in to your Yahoo account, you’ll receive a notification on your phone along with your account passcode. This way, you can easily recognize a hacking attempt and protect your account immediately. This is a secure way to prevent hackers from breaking into your account, even if they know your password.

Two-Step Verification will also kick in whenever you use a new device or browser to sign in to your Yahoo account, and you’ll only be able to access your account if you enter a verification code. Be sure to always update your phone number on Yahoo so you don’t lose access to your account.

What to do if Yahoo 2-Step Verification isn’t working?

In most cases, Yahoo 2-Step Verification has been proven to be successful, except in some rare cases, it may not work, such as:

• Someone illegally accessed your account on your device without your knowledge. In this case, Yahoo will not ask them for a code and will only allow them to access by entering a password.
• In some cases, someone disabled two-step verification on your Yahoo account using your device and then hacked into your account. So in this case, Yahoo will not be able to help you.
• If the person used the same browser to sign in to your Yahoo account, you won’t be prompted for confirmation.
• If the hacker chose the alternate email address option (if you have access to it) to obtain a verification code instead of your phone number; you will be easily deceived.

So if it doesn’t work for you, you’d better turn it off or switch to Yahoo account key login method.

Last words

All in all, Yahoo’s 2-Step Verification can do both good and bad; it just depends on how you handle it. If managed correctly, it is the best way to protect your account from being hacked. Also, once enabled, there is no way to bypass Yahoo’s control code; you still have to enter the code or forget about your account; however, you can choose an email address or phone number as the verification method and this may save you from an unfortunate situation.

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