When Do You Need Yandex Account Recovery?

You may need to recover your Yandex account in the following situations:

• You forgot your Yandex password
• You lost access to your linked phone number
• Your account was temporarily locked
• You suspect your account was hacked
• You changed SIM cards and didn’t update recovery details
• You deleted your authentication app

In most cases, account recovery is possible if you can verify your identity.

1️⃣ How to Reset Your Yandex Password

If you forgot your password, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Yandex sign-in page.
2. Click “Forgot password?”.
3. Enter your login or email address.
4. Complete the security verification.
5. Select a recovery method (phone or backup email).
6. Enter the verification code.
7. Create a new strong password.

After resetting your password, review your security settings.

2️⃣ How to Recover Yandex Account Without Phone Number 📱

If you no longer have access to your linked phone number:

• Choose an alternative verification method
• Use your backup email address
• Answer your security question
• Complete additional identity verification steps

If no backup data is available, you may need to complete an extended account verification process.

3️⃣ Recovering Yandex Account Without Phone or Backup Email

If you do not have access to your phone number or recovery email, Yandex may request additional information.

You may be asked to provide:

• Approximate account creation date
• Previous passwords used
• Folder names in your mailbox
• Frequently contacted email addresses
• Devices used to log in
• Recent sent messages

The more accurate your answers, the higher the chance of successful recovery.

4️⃣ Yandex Account Locked 🔐

If your account was temporarily locked due to suspicious activity:

• Verify your identity via SMS
• Reset your password
• Check active sessions
• Disable VPN and try logging in again

5️⃣ What to Do If Your Yandex Account Was Hacked

Signs your account may have been compromised:

• Password changed without your permission
• Unknown emails sent from your account
• Recovery details modified
• Login alerts from unfamiliar devices

Immediate steps:

1. Go to the Yandex recovery page.
2. Reset your password immediately.
3. Review security settings.
4. Enable two-factor authentication.
5. Scan your device for malware.

How Long Does Yandex Account Recovery Take?

Automatic password recovery usually takes a few minutes. Extended verification may take 24–72 hours.

When Is Yandex Account Recovery Impossible?

• The account was permanently deleted more than 30 days ago
• You cannot verify your identity
• Insufficient account information provided
• Account permanently suspended for serious violations

How to Prevent Losing Access in the Future 🛡

• Link an up-to-date phone number
• Add a backup email address
• Enable two-factor authentication
• Use a password manager
• Keep recovery details updated

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a Yandex account without a phone number?
Yes, if you have a backup email or can verify your identity.

What if I forgot my Yandex login?
Try recovering access using your phone number or recovery email.

Is Yandex account recovery free?
Yes, the official recovery process is free of charge.