How to Change Yahoo Mail Phone Number

How to Change Yahoo Mail Phone Number When you log out of your Yahoo Messenger account, messages and alerts automatically go to your mobile phone number if it is associated with your account. You can change your Yahoo Mobile phone number if you have a new number or want to switch to a different device. New messages and alerts will be sent to the new number you designate after the change. Changes you make to the number will take effect immediately.

Step 1 Click the "Start" button on your computer and hover over "All Programs." Click on "Yahoo Messenger" to open the program.

Step 2 Log into your Yahoo account with your ID and password.

Step 3 Click on "Messenger" on the top menu and then click on "Preferences".

Step 4 Click "Edit Mobile Phone" to view the mobile settings for your Yahoo! account.

Step 5 Click "Delete" next to "Phone Messenger" and select "Delete alerts for this device".

Click "Remove Device" and the phone number will be removed from your Yahoo Mobile account.

Step 6 Click "Add Alert Device" and proceed to the next step.

Step 7 Enter your 10-digit mobile phone number in the field provided. Select your mobile service provider from the drop-down list and proceed to the next step. A text message with a confirmation code will be sent to your mobile phone.

Enter the confirmation code from the text message in the field indicated in Yahoo! Click "Confirm" to add the new number to your Yahoo Mobile account.