How to change password of Yahoo Messenger?

You think it is dangerous to have a short password. So you would like to change your Yahoo Messenger password to a strong one. While there is a problem bother you. How to change password of Yahoo Messenger?

Yahoo messenger is an advertisement-supported instant messaging client and associated protocol provided by Yahoo! With Yahoo Messenger at hand, you can in touch with friends by sending instant messages, making free PC-to-PC calls, sharing photos and files, sending free SMS messages, and much more. Plus IM with friens that use Windows Live Messenger.

Guide on how to change password of Yahoo Messenger.

Step 1: Click on Messenger in the top left hand corner of your Messenger Pane.

Step 2: Select My Account Info from the Messenger menu. The "Sign in to Yahoo!" window will open.

Step 3: Enter your current password in the "Password" field and click Sign In. The "Yahoo! Account Info" page will open. Click "Change Password".

Step 4: Enter your current password in the "Enter your Current Password" field. Enter your new password in the "Choose a New Password" field.

Tips: To better protect your account, make sure that your password is memorable for you but difficult for others to guess. Never use the same password that you have used in the past, and do not share your password with anyone. For security purposes, your new password must be a minimum of six characters long. A good password contains a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters (remember that your password is case sensitive), numbers, and special characters such as +, ?, and *. Case sensitive means that "PASSWORD" is not the same as "PaSsWoRd" is not the same as "password," so be sure to take this into account when making your choice.

Step 5: In the "Confirm your New Password" field, confirm your new password by entering it again. Click Save to put your new password into effect. You'll see a message that says you've successfully chosen a new password.

Step 6: Click Continue. You'll be asked to review account sign-in settings. Make any updates to this information that you would like. Click Continue again. You'll be returned to the "Yahoo! Account Info" page.

Step 7: When you're done, be sure to click Finished.

Now, your password has now been updated. Your Yahoo Messenger password will always apply to your entire Yahoo account. This means that it will be valid not only for Yahoo Messenger, but also for Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Chat, My Yahoo, Yahoo Finance, and all of the other Yahoo! personalized services.