Change Your Gmail Password

This article teaches how to change or reset your Gmail account password. Note that you cannot change your Gmail password from within the Gmail app on your phone.

Steps

Using the Gmail Website

  1. Open the Gmail website in your browser. This is not possible from the mobile Gmail website, so if you're using a mobile device, Change-Your-Gmail-Password.
  2. Sign in with the account you want to change the password for. If you can't log into Gmail because you've forgotten your current password, you can Change-Your-Gmail-Password.
  3. Click the Gear button. You'll see this in the upper-right corner after loading your Gmail inbox.
  4. Click Settings.
  5. Click the Accounts and Import tab.
  6. Click Change password.
  7. Enter your current password. If you've forgotten your current password, you can Change-Your-Gmail-Password.
  8. Type a new password. Click the Eye button to view the entire password as you type it.
    • Strong passwords contain letters, numbers, and symbols, and they do not contain any dictionary words or information that can be easily guessed.
  9. Type the password again to confirm it.
  10. Click Change Password.
  11. Sign back into Gmail on any of your devices. You'll be signed out of Gmail and your Google account on any device that is currently signed in (such as your phone). You'll need to enter your new password any place that you use Gmail or your Google account.

Using an Android Device

  1. Open the Settings menu on your Android. You'll find the Settings app in your Apps list.
    • If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you can change your password Change-Your-Gmail-Password.
  2. Scroll down to the Personal section.
  3. Tap Google services.
    • If you're using a Samsung device, tap Applications in the Settings menu, scroll to the bottom of the list, then tap Google in the "Google settings" section.
    • If you're having difficulty finding the Google Services menu, you can Change-Your-Gmail-Password to do the same thing.
  4. Tap Sign-in & security.
  5. Tap Password.
  6. Type your current password. If you don't remember your current password, you can Change-Your-Gmail-Password.
  7. Type a new password. To make a strong password, include letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using complete dictionary words, and don't use any personal information such as pet names or birthdays.
    • Tap the Eye button to view the password as you type.
  8. Type your new password again to confirm it.
  9. Tap Change Password.
  10. Sign into your devices with your new password. Your new password will take effect immediately, and you'll be signed out of Gmail and Google on any device that you were signed in on.
    • This includes the Android device that you're currently using, so you'll need to return to the Settings menu, tap Accounts, tap your Google account, and then enter your new password.

Using the Google My Account Website

  1. Visit the My Account website in your browser. Visit myaccount.google.com in your browser. This will work for both desktop and mobile browsers, on any device.
  2. Sign in with the account you want to change the password for. If you can't remember your password, you can Change-Your-Gmail-Password.
  3. Click Signing in to Google. You'll see this in the "Sign-in & security" section.
  4. Click Password.
  5. Enter your password if prompted. If you can't remember your password, you can reset it.
  6. Type your new password. The password should contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols. It should not contain any words that can be found in a dictionary, or any personal information.
  7. Type the password again to confirm it.
  8. Click the Change Password button.
  9. Sign back in to your account on your devices. You'll be signed out of Gmail and Google on all of your devices immediately when your password is changed. You'll need to sign back in on each device with your new password.

Resetting a Forgotten Password

  1. Visit the Google Account Support page in your browser. You can do this from any computer or mobile device. You can also reach this page by clicking the "Need help?" underneath the password field for any Google Sign In page.[1]
  2. Type in the Gmail account you want to change the password for.
  3. Type in the last password you can remember. If you are able to correctly enter one of your recent passwords, the password reset process will be much quicker.
  4. Click Try a different question if you can't remember an old password. This will cycle through different methods of verifying your identity, and the options available are dependent on the recovery information associated with your account. You'll need to use at least one to proceed with the password reset. Possible methods include:
    • Receiving a prompt on a connected Android device.
    • Getting a recovery SMS or automated call on your associated mobile number.
    • Getting a recovery email sent to your recovery email address.
    • Entering the month and year that the account was created.
    • Enter a new email address to receive a verification code. Google will still need to verify your identity before you can reset your password, and you'll receive instructions at the new address.
  5. Type in your new password. Once your identity has been verified, you'll be able to type in a new password. Make sure that the password contains letters, numbers, and symbols. It should not contain any dictionary words or personal information.
  6. Type your password again to confirm.
  7. Click Change Password. Your new password will take effect immediately and you can use it to sign into Gmail and other Google services.



Tips

  • It's helpful to have a second email account. That way, you can link it to your Gmail, and have your password information sent to that account if you ever forget your Gmail password.
  • A longer password is almost always stronger than a shorter password, as long as you're not including dictionary words.
  • If your browser is storing your old password and not saving your new one, open your browser's password manager and delete any entries for Gmail or Google. You should then be prompted to save your new password the next time you log in.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/41078?hl=en
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