How to Set Up a Second Sign In Verification on Yahoo

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up your web browser and head to www.Yahoo.com.

   This will bring you to the Yahoo! home page.
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   Step 2: Click the "Mail" icon and sign into your account.

   On the home page, look to the top-left side of your screen for the "Mail" icon.
   
   This will be in the purple banner on the top of the page. , In your Yahoo! Mail page, Look for the small gray gear on the right side of the screen; click it to open a drop-down menu.
   
   Select "Settings" from the options and a settings menu will pop up on your screen. , This will cause a new list of settings to appear.
   
   The top of the list will now say “Yahoo Account” followed by your Yahoo! E-mail address.
   
   Below that you will notice 3 blue links to choose from. , This is normal, as you are going to be editing account sensitive information.
   
   It is simply an extra layer of protection for you. , Click on the purple "Sign In" button right below your password. ,, , First click the drop-down menu and select your country from the list.
   
   Now select the box next to it and enter in your mobile number.
   
   Click the "Send Code" button to continue. , Now a screen will pop up asking you to enter in the verification code.
   
   Check your mobile device and enter the 5-digit code into the box.
   
   Then click "Okay." You are all set! Your account is secured and you can toggle it between on and off as you please!
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   Step 3: Head to "Settings."

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   Step 4: Click "Accounts."

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   Step 5: Choose “Edit your account info.” A new tab will open and you will be asked to verify your Yahoo password again.

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   Step 6: Click on the password box below your username and enter your password.

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   Step 7: Choose “Set up your second sign-in verification.” You will see a menu that says “Protect your account” and below that is a purple button that says “Get Started.”

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   Step 8: Click on "Get Started."

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   Step 9: Enter your mobile number.

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    Step 10: Enter verification code.

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