Method 1: Contact a Yahoo expert
Step 1: Go to the Yahoo login page and click Login at the top right corner of the page. Enter your username, email address, or mobile phone number, then click Next to log in to your Yahoo account.
Step 2: In the next window, you will be asked to enter your password. If you don't remember it, click the Forgot Password link below the Next button.
Step 3: Tap I need more options.
Step 4: Then a window will pop up showing the message “Your account cannot be recovered online because there are no other options on file for your account.” Here you need to click on Visit Help Site.
Step 5: Select an account from the drop-down menu and enter your Yahoo email address in the Yahoo email address field.
Step 6: After completing the CAPTCHA, click Get Started to continue.
Step 7: From the two options provided, click on Contact a Yahoo Expert. Another option is 'Get help with your product'.
Step 8: Select a password, log in, and select a subtopic from the options provided (including Lost Yahoo ID, Lost Password, Cannot Change Password).
Step 9: You have three options for seeking help. To resolve your issue, you can call or chat directly with a Yahoo expert. However, the “Chat” option is not available 24/7. In this case, select Email a Yahoo expert and follow the on-screen instructions to complete Yahoo mail password recovery.
Method 2: Use Yahoo email recovery address
Step 1: Similarly, enter your account information on the Yahoo login page and click Next.
Step 2: You will be redirected to the Forgot Password link and enter the email address you want to recover.
Step 3: Click Submit to retrieve your Yahoo password.
Step 4: Add your new recovery Yahoo email address.
Step 5: Click the Submit button to receive the code to your new recovery email address.
Step 6: Enter the code you received in your new email and tap Submit.
Step 7: Wait at least 12 hours. If you don't receive a response, call Yahoo Support.
How to reset your Yahoo password without a phone number or alternate email.
If you don't remember your Yahoo password, you can manually reset it and then create a new one from scratch. You can easily reset your password using your dedicated recovery email address or mobile phone number. What should I do if I don't have it?
This section shows you how to reset your Yahoo password without a phone number or alternate email.
Step 1: Go to the Yahoo homepage and enter the information registered with your Yahoo account. Then click Next.
Step 2: Tap Forgot Password > Need More Options > Visit Help Site. You may have to prove again that you are not a robot.
Step 3: Click Get Started > Contact a Yahoo Expert > Passwords & Login > Can't change my password > Email a Yahoo Expert.
Step 4: After sending the email, wait patiently for a response from Yahoo.