You can change your password for security reasons or reset it if you forget it. Your Google Account password is used to access many Google products, like Gmail and YouTube.
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How do I change my Google Account password?
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- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app
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- At the top right, tap your profile picture or initial
Manage your Google Account. If you don't use Gmail, go to myaccount.google.com.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app
- At the top, tap Personal info.
- Under "Basic info," tap Password.
- Enter your new password, then select Change Password.
- Tip: When you enter your password on mobile, the first letter isn't case sensitive.
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Manage your Google Account. If you don't use Gmail, go to Reset your password
- Follow the steps to recover your account. You'll be asked some questions to confirm it's your account and an email will be sent to you. If you don’t get an email:
- Check your Spam or Bulk Mail folders.
- Add
[email protected]to your address book. - To request another email, follow the steps to recover your account .
- Check all email addresses you might've used to sign up or sign in to your account.
2. Choose a password that you haven't already used with this account. Learn how to create a strong password.
What happens after I change my Google Account password?
If you change or reset your password, you’ll be signed out everywhere except:
- Devices you use to verify that it's you when you sign in.
- Some devices with third-party apps that you've given account access.
- Helpful home devices that you've given account access.
Fix problems with your password
If you're having trouble resetting your password or can’t sign in to your account, get more help.