topic Re: Activation code issue in Email

Activation code issue

Dvshep1 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:12:53 GMT

I only get an activation code on a phone that is not on my account. How do I change this

Re: Activation code issue

Mark39 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:24:48 GMT

Do you mean the verification code for 2 factor authentication of Sky Yahoo Mail? If not, activation code of what service are you referring to?

Re: Activation code issue

Dvshep1 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:33:17 GMT

Yes activation code for Sky Yahoo

Re: Activation code issue

Mark39 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:27:04 GMT

When you set up 2FA, you enter the phone number you want verification codes to go to. If you've given the wrong number, you'll need to cancel 2FA and set it up again. To cancel it, click on 'can't enter verification code' (can't remember the exact wording) and then enter your recovery code instead.

You can then set up 2FA again, if you wish, using the phone number you want verification codes to go to.

Re: Activation code issue

jayach — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:14:56 GMT

@Dvshep1

It's still not clear what you are refering to.

Are you asking about the verification code for 2FA, or something else?

Re: Activation code issue

Mark39 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:16:50 GMT

@jayach wrote:

It's still not clear what you are refering to.

Must admit I wasn't convinced either....

Re: Activation code issue

Dvshep1 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:47:38 GMT

To clarify. When I log on to yahoo mail I enter e mail address, password then I get a activation code sent actually to my business phone. I want to delete this process and just log in with my password. Please advise further.

Re: Activation code issue

jayach — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:49:14 GMT

That is known as a verification code. To turn it off you have to click the "Can't sign in with code?" link, and use the recovery code you were given when you turmed 2FA on.