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, such as Gmail and YouTube.

How do I change my Google Account password?

  1. Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
  2. At the top left, click Security.
  3. In the section 'How you sign in to Google', click Password. You might need to sign in again.
  4. Enter your new password, then select Change password.

Change password

Reset your password

  1. Follow the steps to recover your account. You'll be asked some questions to confirm that 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 I change my Google Account 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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