How to Activate Double Security Using Yahoo Two- Step Verification Using Phone Number

Yahoo's two-step verification is a security process that uses two steps in verifying the identity of the user.

When you enable 2-step authentication, Yahoo needs the use of a second element that you have.

So, to login to your Yahoo Account, you (or anyone else) must enter your username, password, and short verification code sent to your phone or tablet.

Yahoo gives you two way to enable Yahoo two-step verification which is:-

Activate Yahoo 2FA using your Mobile Number.
Enable Yahoo 2FA using a physical security key.

Well, in this tutorial we will discuss how you can activate Yahoo 2FA using your mobile number, however, if you want to use a physical security key then you can read here.

How to enable 2-Step Verification for your Yahoo Account

The first step is to sign in to your Yahoo account Type your username address, tap continue, enter your password, and tap continue again.

In the upper right, hover over the account profile picture and then click on " Account Info ".

Now under the new window click on " Account security " located below your personal info.

Confirm the account password then if prompted.
Scroll down and click on the slider button to enable Yahoo two-step verification via " Phone number ".

Enter your phone number and press " Send SMS " or "Call Me".

Submit the code received via SMS or Call and enter into the required field.

Well-wishings! 2-step verification has been activated!

Conclusion

This is the latest 2020 method to enable Yahoo two-step verification, however, If you have other questions with any of the steps described above, please let us know in the comments section or get in touch with the Yahoo customer support team.