Although Yahoo mail service provider has been a one of the most user-friendly service providers it is not an exception to errors. Often it the machine or human errors which creates trouble signing in to your mail account.

It is most common for a yahoo mail user to confront an incorrect email password problem. Keeping this in mind the Yahoo mail service provider have set the stage for Reset password. However, failed attempts to log in email will lock the Yahoo mail account and making you wait for the next 12 hours if you want to “unlock my Yahoo mail account”

Let us see right from scratch. In the landing page of the Yahoo mail account you are asked to type the correct username and password. On typing the wrong log in credentials you are directed to no page and you get stuck in the landing .Here is where the Reset password option sets in.

Now the question arises,

What are the steps to reset password?

Enter your email address on the Gmail login screen. Click Forgot Password.

Next, enter your last remembered password. Remember that this doesn't have to be your most recent password; any previous login credentials will allow you to proceed.

You need a 6-digit verification code. You can add a backup or recovery email to your account.

You can now reset your password if the code works.

If this procedure doesn't work for you, you can try Account Recovery. We'll get to it in a minute. Lastly it has to be taken care that too many attempts can lead to lock of mail account which can either be fixed by Yahoo mail help centre to “unlock Yahoo mail account”

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