How to setup a Yahoo account without a phone number

Are you looking to create a Yahoo account but want to avoid using your personal phone for SMS verification? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of setting up a Yahoo account using a temporary phone number service, ensuring your privacy and security.

Introduction

Yahoo remains a popular platform for email, news, and various online services. During the account creation process, Yahoo typically requires phone number verification as a security measure. This guide explains how to simplify this process using VerifySMS, a service that provides real US-based numbers for secure SMS verification without exposing your personal contact information.

Why Use VerifySMS for Yahoo Account Creation?

• Protects your personal phone number from potential data breaches
• Provides a layer of anonymity for your online activities
• Offers real, non-VoIP numbers for reliable SMS verification
• Ensures compliance with Yahoo's verification requirements

Step-by-Step Guide to Yahoo Account Creation with SMS Verification

Step 0: Go to Yahoo and Click Sign Up

Step 1: Click Create An Account

Step 2: Create a Yahoo Account

_Image shows: The Yahoo account creation page with fields for full name, email address, password, and date of birth. The "Next" button is highlighted._

1. Go to the Yahoo sign-up page
2. Fill in your personal details:
   • Full name
   • Desired email address
   • Strong password
   • Date of birth
3. Click "Next" to proceed

Step 3: Add Phone Number for Verification

Image shows: The Yahoo "Add your phone number" page with a field for entering a phone number. The "Get code by text" button is highlighted.

1. On the "Add your phone number" page, you'll see your newly created email address
2. Enter the temporary phone number you'll get from VerifySMS (we'll cover this in the next steps)
3. Click "Get code by text" to receive the verification code

Step 4: Access VerifySMS

Image shows: The VerifySMS website with "Services" and "Verification Codes" sections. The Yahoo service is visible in the services list.

1. Open the VerifySMS website in a new tab
2. Navigate to the "Services" section
3. Use the filter to search for "Yahoo"
4. Note the price for the Yahoo service ($0.4 in this example)

Step 5: Rent a Temporary Number

Image shows: The same VerifySMS page, focusing on the "Verification Codes" section where a rented number for Yahoo is displayed.

1. Click on the Yahoo service to rent a temporary number
2. The rented number will appear in the "Verification Codes" section
3. Copy the provided phone number

Step 6: Enter Temporary Number on Yahoo

Return to the Yahoo phone verification page and enter the temporary number you copied from VerifySMS.

Step 7: Retrieve and Enter Verification Code

1. Wait for the verification code to appear in the VerifySMS "Verification Codes" section
2. Copy the code
3. Return to the Yahoo verification page and enter the code

Step 8: Complete Account Setup

1. After entering the verification code, Yahoo will confirm your account creation
2. You may be asked to set up additional security features or customize your account

Congratulations! You've successfully created a Yahoo account using a secure, temporary phone number for SMS verification. This method ensures your personal information remains private while still meeting Yahoo's security requirements.

Remember, using services like VerifySMS for non-VoIP, SMS verification not only protects your privacy but also provides a convenient solution for creating online accounts without compromising your personal contact information.