How do I recover my old Yahoo account?
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Access the Sign-in Assistant. Click or touch Continue after entering your Facebook or Google ID in the Yahoo ID area. Proceed as instructed to regain access to your account. After logging in successfully, make a new password.

Yahoo Mail maintains your inbox alive for as long as you use it, but material erased after 12 months or more of inactivity is irreversible. Access + Forwarding: Register for Access + Forwarding, and you won't have to bother about logging in again to maintain the activity of your account.

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