Yahoo does not charge a fee to recover an account. Account recovery is typically free and can be done through the following methods:
1. Password Recovery
Forgot Password: If you’ve forgotten your password, go to the Yahoo Sign-in Helper page and enter your Yahoo email address or phone number. Follow the prompts to reset your password via a recovery email or phone number.
2. Account Recovery Options
Email Recovery: If you have set up a recovery email, Yahoo will send a recovery link to that email address.
Phone Recovery: If you have a recovery phone number on file, Yahoo will send a verification code via SMS to reset your password.
3. Security Questions
Answer Security Questions: If you have set up security questions, you may be prompted to answer them to regain access to your account.
4. Yahoo Account Pro
Optional Paid Service: While account recovery itself is free, Yahoo offers a premium service called Yahoo Account Pro, which provides additional support for $4.99 per month. This service includes personalized technical assistance, which can help with account recovery among other issues, but it is not required for standard account recovery.
5. Contacting Yahoo Support
Free Support: If you need further assistance and cannot recover your account using the automated methods, you can contact Yahoo Support for help. There is no charge for basic support related to account recovery.
Conclusion
Recovering a Yahoo account through the standard methods is free of charge. Additional paid services like Yahoo Account Pro are available for enhanced support but are not necessary for basic account recovery.
