How to fix Yahoo messenger sign in problems on iPhone

Yahoo messenger service can be used in iphone to keep yourself connected for 24 hours. Signing in from a mobile device enables you to stay connected even if you are relaxing or on the go. Also with some corrective measures, you can avoid the problems occurs in signing in Yahoo messenger in your iPhone. You may face common login problems pertaining your password, device, or security settings. Here, we will see how you can overcome these issues.
Problems due to Password
iPhone users may face sign in problems due to password. Here are some of the issues that may occur due to password.
  • The auto-capitalize option of iPhone may capitalize the first letter of your password. So check and reset the option.
  • When you’re not sure about the correct password, better tap “I forgot my password” option and reset it.
  • It may be possible that some special characters, that your password contains, aren’t available on your device. In this case, using a desktop computer change the password.
  • If any one of the two features of Two-step verification, On-demand password, or Yahoo Account Key, is enabled in your account, then, you have to use an app password to access your account on your non-Yahoo app.
Problems related to device
  • If there is any issue related to mobile app, then fix your issue using Yahoo’s help articles on Android and iOS app.
  • Read carefully the Device instructions and check your phone’s website for help pages on the built-in app.
  • Be careful on insecure apps. If you access from programs and apps that have outdated security, Yahoo may block your account.
  • Clearing cache and cookies result into logged out of the account. If you do so, you must sign in again in order to access your account.
Problems due to Clear security setting conflicts
After checking the above steps, even if you are unable to sign in then clear your security settings by removing all apps connected to your Yahoo account. You have to reconnect the third-party apps once it is done. Here are the steps to clear app setting from a desktop and mobile device as well.


Clear app settings from a desktop browser
  • First of all Sign in to your Yahoo Account.
  • Then  go to Recent activity option.
  • Open Apps connected to your Yahoo account.
  • Then click on remove next to all entries.
  • Then Sign in to your Yahoo account on your mobile device.
Clear app settings on a mobile device
You may clear the app settings on your mobile device as well as follows:
  • On your mobile device, open Yahoo app from menu option.
  • On Yahoo Mail app, go to the Manage accounts option.
  • Then tap on Accounts option.
  • Go to Recent activity option.
  • Open Apps connected to your Yahoo account.
  • Click on remove next to all entries.
  • Then Sign in to your Yahoo account on your mobile device.

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