Changing your Gmail password might sound like a hassle, but it can be a great way to protect yourself from potential hacks, and combat security breaches when they do happen. And in reality, it only takes a minute or two to accomplish, assuming you have a new password in mind. Show
Here's how to change your Gmail password on an iPhone, Android, or your computer. How to change your Gmail password on iPhone1. Open the Gmail app or download it from the Apple App Store if you don't already have it. 2. In the top-right corner of the screen, tap your profile picture or initial. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner of the homepage. Devon Delfino3. Tap Google Account, which may also appear as Manage your Google Account, depending on what version of the app you have. In the pop-up, select "Google Account." Devon Delfino4. Tap Personal info, located toward the top of the screen. Select the "Personal info" tab. Devon Delfino5. In the Basic Info section, tap Password. You may be prompted to sign in again using your current password. Tap on your password to change it. Devon Delfino6. Enter your new password twice, as directed, then select Change Password. Enter your new password twice and hit "Change password." Devon DelfinoHow to change your Gmail password on Android1. Open your device's Settings app. 2. Tap on Google to go to your account. Go to "Google." William Antonelli/Insider3. Tap Manage your Google Account at the top. Select "Manage your Google Account." William Antonelli/Insider4. At the top of the screen, select Security. Go to the "Security" tab. William Antonelli/Insider5. Under Signing in to Google, tap Password. You might have to sign into your account to move onto the next step. Select "Password." William Antonelli/Insider6. Enter your new desired password, as prompted. Enter your new password twice. William Antonelli/Insider7. Select Change Password. How to change your Gmail password on a computer1. Go into your Google Account and sign in, if necessary. 2. Select Security, located in the left sidebar. Click "Security" on the left. Devon Delfino/Insider3. Under Signing in to Google, select Password. You may have to sign in again. Click on your password. Devon Delfino/Insider4. Enter your new password in the text boxes, as directed. Enter your new password twice. Devon Delfino/Insider5. Click Change Password. What happens after you change your Gmail passwordWhen you change or reset your password, you should know that you'll be signed out of that account in most places. You'll need to sign back in using your updated password. There are a few exceptions to the sign-out policy, though. You won't be signed out in the following places:
Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at @devondelfino. Read more Read less Download Article Download Article This wikiHow teaches you how to change or reset your Gmail account password. You can do this on desktop, iPhone, and Android versions of Gmail. If you've forgotten your password, you can use Google's reset form to change the password.
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Advertisement About This ArticleArticle SummaryX 1. Open the Gmail app. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 3,269,229 times. Is this article up to date?How do I change my Gmail Password on Windows 10?Change your password. Sign in to your Windows 10 device.. Open your Google Account Settings. ... . Under the Security tab, select Signing in to Google.. Choose Password. ... . Enter your new password, and then select Change Password.. Lock your Windows 10 device. ... . In the bottom left, click your account name.. How do I change my Password on my computer?Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options . Under Password , select Change and follow the directions.
How do I find out what my Password is for Gmail?To check your saved passwords, go to Password Checkup.. To view a password: Select an account Preview .. To delete a password: Select an account. Delete.. To export your passwords: Select Settings. Export passwords.. How do I change my Gmail account on my laptop?Find settings & make changes. On your computer, go to Gmail.. In the top right, click Settings. See all settings.. At the top, choose a settings page, such as General, Labels, or Inbox.. Make your changes.. After you're done with each page, click Save Changes at the bottom.. |