An important point to keep in mind in persuing the ideas presented here is that members (users) - themselves - are expected to carry out these actions. Owners and moderators can help through the advice offered here and encouragement, but a change of this nature must be done by the person carried out and confirmed by the indivdual. For example, the owner may suggest the member follow the steps in Method #1 to join using their new address and then remove their old membership entry for them. (Often the easiest method novices to follow as it is so short.)

These are by no means the only methods that can be used! Some managers have achieved success by combining one or more of the ideas outlined here in their efforts to help their users, while others have tried other approaches. By all means, include your own suggestions in the comment area below.

METHOD #1

Must be used by those who do NOT have a Yahoo ID

1. Leave the group by sending a message to the unsubscribe address using the old e-mail.
2. Join the group, again, by sending a message to the group using the subscribe address. Watch for the confirmation message, and respond.

The join/leave addresses for a given group are always shown near the bottom of a group's home page. The managing (Owner or Moderator) of group may need to remove old addresses if member no longer has access. Address to reach those managing a given group is also shown at bottom of a group's home page.

METHOD #2

Assumes person is adding a new address to Yahoo ID

1. Sign into Yahoo's system using your Yahoo ID credentials.
2. Click on the MY ACCOUNT link showing under your Yahoo ID at the top of the page.
3. Under the MEMBER INFORMATION section, it will show any e-mail addresses you have associated with that ID. Click EDIT.
4. Under the EMAIL ADDRESS section, add the new address in as another alternative. Click FINISHED.
5. Yahoo will verify the new address by sending a message. Watch for it and follow instructions to complete this step. (IMPORTANT!!!)
6. After the new address has been verified, log into Yahoo's system again, and follow same steps above to reach the EMAIL ADDRESS section.
7. Change the default e-mail address to the new one. Remove the old address from whatever entry it is in. Click on FINISHED to update.
8. Edit membership for group(s) to use new address. (See below.)

METHOD #3

Bulk Yahoo Group membership changes. Assumes addresses have already been added and verified as outlined above.

1. Sign into Yahoo's system using your Yahoo ID credentials.
2. Click on GROUPS link.
3. Click on the MANAGE link showing at top of list. This will show either a simple or expanded detail list of all groups this person has joined.
4. Click on EDIT MY GROUPS. Use drop-down lists supplied to change profile in use, address, etc. Click on the SAVE CHANGES button when finished.

METHOD #4

Edit MEMBERSHIP settings for individualized groups. Assumes addresses have already been added and verified as outlined above.

1. Sign into Yahoo's system using your Yahoo ID credentials.
2. Click on GROUPS link.
3. Click on group name.
4. Click on EDIT MEMBERSHIP link showing at top of page near Yahoo ID.
5. Make changes to apply to that group only. Click on SAVE CHANGES when done.

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