Some products ask for a Google Account PIN before you can take certain actions, like set up a device or make a purchase.
When to use a PIN
You'll be asked to use a Google Account PIN in a few different situations, including when:
- You approve purchases in Google Play (optional).
- You send someone money in Google Pay.
- You set up a Roku box. You'll use the PIN to add Google Play Movies & TV.
- You buy something from Google Play in Daydream.
Your Google Account PIN is different from PINs you might have for other Google products, like Google Voice and Google Ads.
Create a PIN
If you need to create a PIN, you'll see instructions. This step is often part of a setup or purchase process.
You can also create a PIN this way:
- Open the PIN section of your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
- Select Create PIN.
- Choose a strong PIN, and follow the steps on the screen.
- Don't use your birthday or other numbers that are easy to guess.
- Don't use a PIN you use elsewhere.
- Don't use numbers in order, like 1234 or 9876.
- Select Save.
Change your PIN
- Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
- Under "Security," select How you sign in to Google.
- Choose Google Account PIN. You might need to sign in again.
- Choose Change PIN.
- Choose a strong PIN, and follow the steps on the screen.
- Select Save.