There are countless reasons why you might want to change your Google password, from a potential security breach to a newfound need for privacy. Show
Even if you don't have a specific reason in mind, it's always a wise decision to change your password every few months in order to keep your account secure. If you forgot your password entirely, you'll likely need to recover it. This process differs slightly from changing your password, and it can be helpful if you don't remember most of your Google account information. Here's how to recover your Google password, or change it to a new one. How to recover your Google passwordIf you've recently purchased a new device and don't remember your Google password, you'll need to recover it. 1. First, go to the web address for account recovery, which is: accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. This page will help you recover a password you don't remember. Jamie Friedlander/Business Insider2. Once there, you'll be prompted to enter the email address associated with the account you'd like to recover. 3. You'll then be prompted to enter the last password you remember, or if you click on "Try another way" in blue at the bottom left, you can enter answers to your security questions. 4. Next, you'll reach a screen titled "Account Recovery." Here, you'll request a verification code via phone number or another email address associated with your account. Have a phone on standby to verify your identity. Jamie Friedlander/Business Insider5. Once you enter the verification code you received, you'll be able to reset your password. If you don't have a cell phone number or another email address associated with your account, there will be other ways to verify the account by answering security questions, such as when you started your account. How to change your Google password1. First, go to your Google account, which you can find at myaccount.google.com. Jamie Friedlander/Business Insider2. On the left-hand side of the page, click on the tab that says "Security." 3. Then, under "Signing in to Google," you'll see a tab that says "Password," with information on the last time you changed your password next to it. 4. Click on "Password." Jamie Friedlander/Business Insider5. You'll be prompted to enter your current password. Once you've entered your current password, you'll be taken to a new screen. 6. Here, you will enter your new password and then re-enter it to confirm. 7. Once you've selected your new password, click "Change Password." Keep in mind that changing your Google password here means you'll likely need to change it in other areas, too. Write your new password down so you'll remember it if you're prompted to input it in Gmail, Google Home, or any other devices where you're logged in to Google. Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:
Jamie Friedlander is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published in New York Magazine's The Cut, the Chicago Tribune, Racked and Healthline, among other publications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from NYU and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Read more Read less Changing your password is key to maintaining maximum security on your Google account and preventing people from accessing your emails, regardless of whether you're reading them using one of the best Android phones or your computer. You should renew it often and make sure it's different from the passwords you use for other services and accounts. If you think your account was compromised, change your Gmail password immediately. The process can be done on your phone, tablet, or computer. Also, your Gmail password is linked to your Google account, which means that resetting it updates your credentials to connect to YouTube and YouTube Music, Google Workspace, and other Google services. Update your password on an Android deviceChanging your password from your phone or tablet is simple. When you're logged in to your Google account, you can update your credentials in a few seconds.
Change your password from a web browserYou can also change your Google password from a desktop computer and the process is similar to how it's done on a mobile device.
Reset your password if you can't remember itIf you lose access to your account or forget your password, you can easily reset your Google and Gmail password by following the steps below. Before starting the process, have your phone or tablet handy, as you may need it during the process. Don't worry if it's not available, though, as there are several other ways to gain access back to your account even without your devices.
Never reset someone else's password, especially since Google sends several notifications and emails to both their current and recovery email addresses letting them know their account has been recovered. Keep your account safeOnce you've reset your password, you're signed out of your Google account everywhere, except the devices used to confirm your identity and the one you used to change your password. Regardless of the method you pick, make sure to update your password frequently, which helps keep your account safe and prevents potential hackers from using an old leaked password to force your account. Another reliable way to keep your account from falling into unwanted hands is to turn on two-factor authentication, which makes it even harder for others to gain access to your account. How do I find out my Google Account Password?Your passwords are saved in your Google Account. To view a list of accounts with saved passwords, go to passwords.google.comorview your passwordsin Chrome. To view passwords, you need to sign in again.
How do I reset my Google Password if I forgot it?Follow this procedure to restore your Google Account password if you've forgotten it.. Go to the password recovery page.. Enter your Gmail or email address.. Click Submit, and follow the on-screen instructions.. Can I change my Gmail account Password?Change your password
Under "Security," select Signing in to Google. Choose Password. You might need to sign in again. Enter your new password, then select Change Password.
Is my Google Account Password the same as my Gmail Password?Your Gmail password is the same as your Google account password. To reset it, log in, click your account icon in the top right-hand corner, then click the blue 'Google Account' button. Your Google account settings will appear in a new tab.
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