Change or reset your password

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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Change your password

  1. Open your device's Settings app and tap Google and then Manage your Google Account.
  2. At the top, tap Security.
  3. Under "How you sign in to Google," tap Password. You might need to sign in.
  4. Enter your new password, then tap Change Password.
    • Tip: When you enter your password on mobile, the first letter isn't case sensitive.

Reset your password

  1. 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:

2. Choose a password that you haven't already used with this account. Learn how to create a strong password.

What happens after you change your password

If you change or reset your password, you’ll be signed out everywhere except:

Fix problems with your password

If you're having trouble resetting your password or can’t sign in to your account, get more help.

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