How to Find Yahoo Users

Sometimes in a chat room, you meet someone who shares your interests and you want to talk to that person further. The problem is, you may not remember their details when you try to add him or her to your contacts list later. The good news is that it's easy to find Yahoo users. With a few simple steps, you'll be able to reconnect with anyone who's a member of Yahoo.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Computer
• Yahoo account

Instructions

Find Yahoo Users

1. Visit the home page of the Yahoo Members Web site to begin your search for Yahoo users (see Resources below). There are several different methods you may employ to find users on Yahoo.

2. Start searching for Yahoo users by their screen names. This is the most common way in which people are introduced to one another, since real names are rarely ever shown.

3. Click the 'Find People' button once you've entered the Yahoo ID as well as the parameters of your search. This will display a list of people who share that Yahoo ID (or the closest available matches).

4. Search for people using Yahoo Personals. Enter your specific search parameters as well as a zip code, then press the 'Find My Match' button.

5. Get phone and email address listings using Yahoo. Enter the first and last name of the person you are looking to contact, followed by the 'Search' button. Be sure to specify whether you are looking for the person's phone number or email address.

6. Create or edit your own listing in Yahoo by clicking the 'Create/Edit Listing' link. This will allow you to update or activate your own Yahoo user listing.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to be as specific as possible when you are looking for other Yahoo users. Type the person's screen name accurately in the search field or, even better, know his or her real name to help narrow down the search.

• Yahoo Help is a great resource for more tips on finding Yahoo Users, and also offers instructions for blocking users or adding them to your friends list (see Resources below).

• Be aware that your personal information is sometimes widely available on the Internet, with Yahoo being a prime resource for people looking to find you. Your name and address are sometimes published in the public domain. If you wish to safeguard your identity, change your account privacy settings accordingly.