Steps to Change Your Password on a Computer

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with your current Google account email and password if you are not already logged in.

On the left side of the page, click Security. You may need to scroll down to find this option. Google will ask you to sign in again to confirm your identity — enter your password and complete any security check it shows you.

Look for the section labeled Password and click Change password. Enter your current password once, then type your new password twice. Google will tell you if your new password is too weak — it should be at least 8 characters long and include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Click Change password at the bottom. Google will sign you out of all your devices and sessions. You will need to sign back in with your new password on each device you use.

Changing Your Password on a Phone or Tablet

Open the Gmail app or any Google app on your phone or tablet. Tap your profile picture or initial in the top right corner, then tap Manage your Google Account.

Tap the Security tab at the top. Scroll down to find Password and tap Change password. You may be asked to sign in again or verify your identity with a code sent to your phone.

Type your current password, then enter your new password twice. Tap Change password when you are done. Like on a computer, you will be signed out everywhere and must sign back in on each device.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Google password through myaccount.google.com on a computer or through the Security tab in any Google app on a phone.
  • Google will ask you to sign in again before letting you change your password as a security check.
  • Your new password must be at least 8 characters and should include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • After you change your password, Google signs you out everywhere, and you must sign back in on all your devices with the new password.
  • If you forget your new password right after changing it, you can use your recovery email or phone number to reset it.

What Happens After You Change Your Password

Google immediately signs you out of every device and browser where you were logged in. This includes your phone, tablet, computer, and any other place you use your Google account. You will see a sign-in screen the next time you try to use Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, or any other Google service.

Sign back in with your new password on each device. If you have saved your password in a browser or phone, you may need to update it there too, or the browser will keep trying to use your old password and fail. On most phones and computers, you can delete the saved password and let the device ask you to enter it fresh.

If You Cannot Access Your Account to Change the Password

If you are locked out of your Google account or cannot remember your current password, you cannot use the steps above. Instead, go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and enter your email address. Google will walk you through proving you own the account — usually by sending a code to your recovery email or phone number.

Once you have proven your identity, you can set a new password. This process is called a password reset, and it is different from changing your password while you are signed in. A reset takes longer because Google needs to make sure you are really the account owner.

Making Your New Password Secure

A strong password is hard for others to guess and does not use words from a dictionary. Avoid using your name, birthday, or common words. Instead, mix uppercase and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols like !, @, #, or $.

Do not use the same password for multiple accounts. If someone learns your password for one service, they can try it on your Google account, email, bank, and other places. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone can store different passwords for each account so you only have to remember one master password.

Never share your password with anyone, including Google employees or customer support. Google will never ask you for your password in an email or phone call.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

If you see an error message saying your password is too weak, add more characters or include more types of characters — uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Google requires at least 8 characters total.

If Google keeps asking you to verify your identity and you do not receive a code, check that your recovery email address and phone number are current. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, and look for How you sign in to Google to update them. If your recovery email or phone is old or wrong, you may not receive the verification code.

If you change your password but still cannot sign in on a device, try signing out completely and signing back in fresh. Clearing the browser cache or reinstalling the app sometimes helps too. On some phones, you may need to remove the account from Settings and add it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I change my Google password?

Google does not require you to change your password on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another service that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Using a unique, strong password matters more than how often you change it.

Will changing my password delete my emails or files?

No. Changing your password does not delete anything in your Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, or any other Google service. It only changes how you sign in. All your data stays where it is.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and follow the steps to reset your password. You will need to prove you own the account using your recovery email or phone number. Write down your new password somewhere safe, or use a password manager to store it.

Do I need to change my password on Gmail separately from my Google account?

No. Gmail is part of your Google account. Changing your Google account password automatically changes your Gmail password. You do not need to do anything else.

Can I see a list of devices where I am signed in?

Yes. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, and look for Your devices. You can see where you are signed in and sign out of any device from there. This is useful if you think someone else has access to your account.