Changing your Yahoo phone number without signing in directly into your account is a bit tricky, as Yahoo typically requires you to be signed in to make changes to your account information. However, there are a few steps you can take if you are unable to sign in to your account and need to update your phone number. Here’s a detailed guide on how you might approach this situation:
1. Recover Your Yahoo Account
First, if you can’t sign in, you should attempt to recover your Yahoo account. This is essential because most changes to account information, including phone numbers, need to be done from within the account. Here are the steps to recover your account:
a. Visit the Yahoo Sign-in Helper
Go to the Yahoo Sign-in Helper.
Enter your Yahoo email address or the phone number associated with your account and click on “Continue”.
b. Choose a Recovery Option
Yahoo will provide you with various recovery options based on the information you have previously provided. These can include recovery via an alternate email address, phone number, or security questions.
Select the option that is most accessible to you. If you have access to the alternate email or phone number, choose that option to receive a verification code.
c. Verify Your Identity
Yahoo will send a verification code to your chosen recovery option. Enter the verification code when prompted.
If you have successfully verified your identity, you will be able to reset your password and regain access to your account.