Change your password through the Samsung website or your phone

You can change your Samsung account password in two places: on Samsung's website from any device, or directly in the settings on your phone. The website method works if you're locked out of your phone or want to change the password from a computer. The phone method is faster if you're already signed in and just want to update it. Both take about five minutes.

If you've forgotten your current password, you'll need to use the "Forgot password" option instead — that's a separate process covered in the FAQ section below.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Samsung password on Samsung.com or in your phone's settings under Accounts, depending on whether you're signed in.
  • You'll need your current password to change it through your phone settings, but not if you use the website method.
  • After you change your password, you'll be signed out of all devices and will need to sign back in with the new password.
  • A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and should be at least 8 characters long.
  • If you change your password because you think your account was compromised, also check your recovery email and phone number in account settings.

Change your password on Samsung.com

Go to account.samsung.com and sign in with your Samsung account email and current password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account settings." Look for the "Security" or "Password" section — the exact name varies depending on your region, but it's always near the top of the settings menu.

Click "Change password." You'll be asked to enter your current password again, then type your new password twice. Samsung requires passwords to be at least 8 characters and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and at least one symbol (like ! @ # $ % or &). After you submit, you'll see a confirmation message. You'll be signed out of your Samsung account on all devices and will need to sign back in.

Change your password in your phone's settings

On a Samsung phone running Android 10 or newer, open Settings and scroll down to Accounts and backup. Tap Accounts, then select Samsung account. Tap your email address at the top, then scroll down and tap Password.

You'll be asked to enter your current password to verify it's really you. Then type your new password twice, following the same requirements: at least 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and a symbol. Tap "Change" or "Confirm" — the button name depends on your phone model. You'll be signed out and will need to sign back in with your new password on this device and any others.

What happens after you change your password

Once you change your password, Samsung signs you out of your account on every device where you were signed in. This includes your phone, tablet, smartwatch, and any computers. You'll see a notification on each device telling you that your password has changed.

The next time you try to use a Samsung service — like Samsung Cloud, Galaxy Store, or Samsung Health — you'll be prompted to sign in again with your new password. This is a security feature: if someone else had your old password, they can no longer access your account. If you share a device with someone else, make sure they know they'll need to sign back in.

Create a password that's hard to guess

A strong password is your first line of defense against someone breaking into your account. Avoid passwords based on your name, birthdate, or common words. Don't use the same password across multiple accounts — if one site gets hacked, attackers will try that password on your Samsung account, email, and banking sites.

A good approach is to use a phrase you'll remember but others won't guess, then add numbers and symbols. For example, "ILove_Coffee2024!" is stronger than "password123" because it mixes character types and isn't a dictionary word. If you have trouble remembering complex passwords, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone or browser — these tools store passwords securely and fill them in automatically.

Check your recovery options after changing your password

When you change your password, take a moment to verify your recovery email and phone number are current. These are how Samsung helps you get back into your account if you forget your new password. Go to account.samsung.com, sign in, and open Account settings. Look for "Security" or "Recovery options" and confirm the email address and phone number listed are ones you still have access to.

If you changed your password because you think someone else accessed your account, also check if any other information has been changed — like your recovery email, phone number, or linked devices. If something looks wrong, change it back when ready and consider changing your password again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if I forgot my Samsung password?

Go to account.samsung.com and click "Forgot password?" on the sign-in page. Samsung will send a reset link to your recovery email address. Click the link, create a new password, and you'll be able to sign back in. If you don't have access to your recovery email, you can use your recovery phone number instead.

Do I need to change my password on each device separately?

No. When you change your password on the Samsung website or on one device, it changes for your entire Samsung account. You'll be signed out everywhere, but you only need to change the password once. Sign back in with the new password on each device as needed.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Samsung doesn't allow you to reuse your last few passwords for security reasons. If you try to use a password you've used recently, you'll get an error message asking you to choose a different one. This prevents someone who knew an old password from straightforward changing it back.

What if I can't sign into Samsung.com to change my password?

If you're locked out of your account, use the "Forgot password?" option on the sign-in page instead of trying to change it. You'll receive a reset link at your recovery email address. If you don't have access to that email, contact Samsung Support through their website — they can verify your identity and help you regain access.

Will changing my password affect my Samsung apps or services?

You'll need to sign back in to Samsung apps and services after changing your password, but your data won't be deleted. Your photos in Samsung Cloud, your Galaxy Store purchases, and your Samsung Health records will all still be there — you'll just need to enter your new password to access them.