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How to Reactivate a Yahoo Account Due to Inactivity

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Last Updated: December 25, 2023 Fact Checked

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If you don't use your Yahoo account for an extended period of time, it may be deactivated. But don't fret! Deactivated Yahoo accounts can still be recovered in a few simple steps. This wikiHow article will teach you how to reactivate a Yahoo account that has been deactivated due to inactivity.

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Ensure your account is eligible for reactivation. Yahoo may deactivate accounts after as little as 90 days of inactivity. However, all deactivated accounts are eligible for recovery so long as they have been used within the last 12 months. ^{[1]
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- If you haven't used your Yahoo account in over a year, you will have to create a new one.
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You can find it by clicking the Sign-in button in the top-right corner of just about any Yahoo page, or by heading directly to https://login.yahoo.com/ .

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Log in to your account. Your account may be deactivated, but Yahoo will still retain your log-in info, allowing you to log in and recover your account. ^{[2]
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- If you forgot your account info, you can still click Forgot username? and recover your account info as you normally would.
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Verify your recovery information. Once you log in to your Yahoo account, Yahoo will provide you with a couple different recovery methods. ^{[3]
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- You likely provided at least one recovery method when you first created your Yahoo account. But if Yahoo doesn't provide any recovery options, you may need to create a new account. ^{[4]
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Click "Continue." Once you have verified your identity, you can simply click Continue to log in to your Yahoo account and confirm its reactivation! ^{[5]
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- Yahoo will also provide you with the option to change your password at this time if you so choose. ^{[6]
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This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman . Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been viewed 72,548 times.

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