You can change your Google password in about two minutes from any device
Go to myaccount.google.com, sign in if you are not already, and click Security in the left menu. Find the section labeled How you sign in to Google and click Password. Google will ask you to sign in again to confirm it is really you, then show you a field to enter your new password. Type it twice to make sure there are no typos, click Change password, and you are done. Any device you are currently signed into will stay signed in; devices you use later will ask for the new password the next time you open Gmail, YouTube, or another Google service.
If you are changing your password because you think someone else has access to your account, change it when ready, then go back to the Security page and scroll down to Your devices. Click Manage all devices to see where you are signed in. You can sign out of any device remotely from that list — useful if you spot a city or device you do not recognize.
Key Takeaways
- The fastest way to change your password is through myaccount.google.com, which takes about two minutes and works from any device.
- Google will ask you to sign in again before letting you change your password, as a security check.
- Devices you are already signed into will keep working, but new sign-ins will require your new password.
- If you suspect someone else has your password, check Your devices on the Security page and sign out of any unfamiliar locations.
Step-by-step: changing your password on a computer
Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. If you are not signed in, click Sign in and enter your email address and password. Once you are on your account page, look for the menu on the left side and click Security.
Scroll down until you see a section called How you sign in to Google. Under that heading, you will see Password with a right-pointing arrow next to it. Click on it. Google will ask you to sign in one more time — this is a safety measure to make sure the person changing the password is actually you. Enter your current password and click Next.
You will now see two empty fields labeled New password and Confirm new password. Type your new password in the first field. Type it again in the second field to make sure you did not make a mistake. Then click the blue Change password button. A message will appear saying your password has been changed. You can close this page.
Step-by-step: changing your password on a phone or tablet
Open the Google app or any web browser on your phone. Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in if needed. Tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu button) in the top left corner, then tap Security.
Scroll down and tap Password under the How you sign in to Google section. Sign in again when prompted. In the two fields that appear, type your new password in the first one and type it again in the second one. Tap Change password. The page will confirm the change was successful.
What happens to your other devices after you change your password
Any phone, tablet, or computer where you are already signed into Google will continue to work without interruption. You will not be logged out, and you will not need to enter your new password on those devices right away.
The next time you try to sign into Google on a new device, or the next time you sign out and back in on an existing device, you will need to use your new password. This is why it is important to remember your new password or write it down somewhere safe — you will need it the next time you set up a device.
How to check which devices are signed into your account
Go to myaccount.google.com and click Security in the left menu. Scroll down to a section called Your devices and click Manage all devices. You will see a list of every phone, tablet, and computer you are currently signed into, along with the city or region where each one is located and the last time it was used.
If you see a device you do not recognize — for example, a sign-in from a city you have never visited — you can click on it and select Sign out. This will when ready sign that device out of your Google account without affecting your other devices. This is a useful step to take if you have just changed your password because someone else had access to your account.
Creating a strong new password
A strong password is one that would be hard for someone to guess or crack. Google will show you a strength meter as you type — it usually turns green when your password is strong enough. A good password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! or @.
Avoid using words from the dictionary, your name, your birth year, or anything that appears in your email address. Do not reuse a password you have used before, especially not one you used for other websites. If you have trouble remembering a long password, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password, which can store your passwords securely and fill them in for you.
What to do if you cannot remember your current password
If you are locked out of your Google account and cannot remember your password, you cannot use the steps above. Instead, go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. Google will ask you to enter your email address, then walk you through a recovery process. You may be asked to enter a recovery code you saved earlier, verify your identity using a phone number or backup email address, or answer security questions you set up in the past.
Once you have recovered your account, you can then follow the normal password-change steps described above. If you do not have access to your recovery phone number or email address, the process will take longer, and you may need to provide additional information to prove you own the account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my password sign me out of Gmail on my phone?
No. Devices where you are already signed in will stay signed in. You will only need your new password the next time you sign out and back in, or when you set up a new device.
Can I change my password if I am using a work or school Google account?
It depends on your organization's settings. If your account is managed by your employer or school, they may have rules about password changes or require you to change it through a different page. Check with your IT department or help desk if the normal steps do not work.
How often should I change my Google password?
You do not need to change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. If you use a unique, strong password and keep your recovery phone number and backup email up to date, you can go years without changing it.
What if I change my password and then forget the new one?
Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and use your recovery phone number, backup email, or security questions to get back in. Then you can change your password again. This is why it helps to write down a new password somewhere safe, or use a password manager.
Can I use the same password for Google and other websites?
No. If you use the same password everywhere and one website gets hacked, someone could use that password to break into all your accounts. Use a different password for each important account, especially email and banking. A password manager makes this much easier.