Tips to create a strong Yahoo account password

A secure password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Here are some helpful tips for creating a strong password so you can make sure your information stays secure.

Create a secure password

1. Use unique words: Do not use obvious words such as "password".
2. Have 12 or more characters: longer passwords are more secure.
3. Don't be obvious: don't use personal information like your name, your Yahoo ID, your birthday, etc.
4. Avoid repeated sequences or characters: do not use adjacent characters on your keyboard (QWERTY).
5. Use a different password for each site. Otherwise, if someone acquires a password, they could use it to access all their accounts.

Additional password tips

1. Do not recycle: create new and unique passwords.
2. Use antivirus software: Equip your computer with antivirus software.
3. Don't share it: never give your password to anyone, not even your friends.
4. Keep it updated: Change your password regularly. The more often, the better.
5. Search yahoo.com: just enter your login information on sites ending with "yahoo.com".
6. Be careful: if you are asked to change your password, make sure it is a legitimate request.
7. Write it: instead of clicking on an email link, type the site's URL in your browser's address bar.