Even if your Yahoo account is protected by a strong password, you might need to update it sometimes.

You should be able to change your password in case you realize the account has been hacked, there has been a data breach, or it has been compromised in some other way, in addition to keeping your password secure on a regular basis.

Fortunately, changing your Yahoo password only requires a few keystrokes. How? Read on.

How to change your Yahoo password from a computer

You can use the link in your account settings to change your Yahoo password if you know it currently.

• Open Yahoo in a web browser and then click your account avatar at the top right of the web page.
• In the drop-down menu, click “Settings.” If you are directed to the Yahoo Mail page, choose “Account info” instead.
• In the pane on the left, click “Account Security.”
• Click “Change password.”
• Enter the new password you want to use and enter it a second time in the “Confirm new password” field. Check “Show password” if you find it easier to see what you’re typing.
• Click “Continue” to save your new password.

How to change your Yahoo password from the mobile app

You can also change your Yahoo password from the mobile app.

• In the Yahoo app on your phone or tablet, tap your account avatar at the top left of the screen, above the Inbox.
• Tap “Settings.”
• In the Settings menu, tap “Manage accounts.”
• On the Manage Accounts page, find your account and then tap “Account info.”
• Tap “Security Settings.” You may need to enter the password or use your device’s biometric security.
• On the Account Security page, tap “Change password.”
• Finally, enter your new password and confirm it by entering it a second time.
• Tap “Continue.” Your new password is saved.