How can can I delete my yahoo email account?

To delete your Yahoo email account, you need to follow these steps carefully, as the process involves several confirmations and has some important implications.

Steps to Delete Your Yahoo Email Account

Prepare for Deletion

• Ensure you do not have any active subscriptions or outstanding financial balances. You need to cancel these before proceeding245.
• Inform your contacts about the change in your email address.
• Set up email forwarding to another email account if necessary.
• Save your emails by creating a backup, as you will lose all messages once the account is deleted245.

Delete the Account

1. Log in to Your Yahoo Account:

   • Sign in to your Yahoo account using your username and password.

2. Go to the Account Termination Page:

   • In your browser, navigate to the Yahoo account termination page: [34[5">https://edit.yahoo.com/config/delete_user]34[5].

3. Enter Your Credentials:

   • Type in your email address and click "Next".
   • Enter your password and click "Next" again234.

4. Read and Confirm:

   • Read the information about the types of data that will no longer be accessible to you.
   • Click "Continue delete my account"234.

5. Confirm Deletion:

   • Type your email address again in the "Enter your email address" field.
   • Click "Yes, terminate this account"234.

Final Steps

• After confirming, your account will be deactivated immediately, but it will take 30 days to be permanently deleted. During this period, you can reactivate your account by signing in with your original login details234.

Additional Considerations

• Data Loss: You will lose access to all Yahoo services, including Contacts, Messenger, Flickr, and any other related data25.
• Reactivation: You have 30 days (or more in some countries) to reactivate your account if you change your mind345.
• Email Forwarding: Any email forwarding rules you set up will stop working once the account is deleted24.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Yahoo email account is deleted securely and with minimal disruption.