Change your password through the Pokémon Trainer Club or Google account

The way you change your Pokémon GO password depends on which account type you used to sign in. If you created a Pokémon Trainer Club account directly in the game, you change the password on the Pokémon Trainer Club website. If you signed in using Google, Facebook, or Apple ID, you change the password through that service instead — Pokémon GO itself has no password field to edit.

Most players use Google or Apple ID because it requires fewer steps. If you are not sure which one you used, open Pokémon GO, tap your profile icon in the top left, scroll down, and look for the account name or email shown under "Linked Accounts." That tells you which service controls your login.

Key Takeaways

  • Pokémon Trainer Club accounts are changed on the official Pokémon website, not inside the game.
  • Google and Apple ID passwords are changed through Google or Apple's own account settings, not through Pokémon GO.
  • You need your current password or a recovery email to change your password on any account type.
  • After you change your password, you may need to sign out of Pokémon GO and sign back in to confirm the change took effect.

Change a Pokémon Trainer Club password

Go to accounts.pokemon.com in a web browser and click "Sign In" in the top right. Enter your Pokémon Trainer Club username and password. Once you are logged in, click your username in the top right corner and select "Account Settings."

On the Account Settings page, look for the "Password" section and click "Change." You will be asked to enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Make sure your new password is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — the Pokémon Trainer Club enforces these rules. Click "Save" when you are done.

Change a Google account password

Go to myaccount.google.com in a web browser. If you are not already signed in, click "Sign In" and enter your Google email and password. Once you are logged in, click "Security" in the left menu.

Scroll down to the "How you sign in to Google" section and click "Password." Google will ask you to sign in again for security. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice and click "Change Password." The change takes effect when ready, and you will be signed out of all Google services. Sign back into Pokémon GO with your new password the next time you open the game.

Change an Apple ID password

On an iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, and select "Password & Security." Tap "Change Password" and follow the prompts — you will need to enter your current Apple ID password or use Face ID or Touch ID to verify your identity.

On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name in the sidebar, and select "Password & Security." Click "Change Password" and enter your current password or use Face ID. On any device, your new password must be at least 8 characters and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and a symbol. After you change it, sign out of Pokémon GO and sign back in with your new password.

Change a Facebook password

Open Facebook in a web browser and click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right. Select "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings." Click "Password" in the left menu under "Security."

Click "Edit" next to your password field. Facebook will ask you to enter your current password for security. Type your new password twice — Facebook requires at least 6 characters, but a longer password with mixed characters is stronger. Click "Save Changes" when you are done. You will be signed out of Facebook on all devices, so sign back into Pokémon GO with your new password the next time you open the game.

What to do if you forgot your password

If you cannot remember your current password, each service offers a recovery option. For Pokémon Trainer Club, go to accounts.pokemon.com, click "Sign In," and click "Forgot your password?" Enter your username or email address, and Pokémon will send a reset link to your registered email. Click the link, create a new password, and you can sign back into the game.

For Google, Apple, or Facebook, click "Forgot password?" on the sign-in screen. You will be asked to verify your identity using a recovery email, a phone number, or security questions you set up earlier. Once verified, you can create a new password. If you no longer have access to your recovery email or phone number, contact that service's support team — they can help you regain access to your account.

Sign out and back in after changing your password

After you change your password, Pokémon GO may continue to work without asking you to sign in again, because the app stays logged in until you manually sign out. To make sure your new password is working, open Pokémon GO, tap your profile icon, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Sign Out." Close the app completely, reopen it, and sign in with your new password.

If the game does not accept your new password on the first try, wait a few minutes — sometimes the change takes time to sync across Pokémon's servers. If you still cannot sign in after 10 minutes, double-check that you typed your new password correctly, including uppercase and lowercase letters. If you are still locked out, use the "Forgot password?" option on the sign-in screen to reset it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password in Pokémon GO itself?

No. Pokémon GO does not have a password change option inside the app. You always change your password through the account service you use to sign in — either Pokémon Trainer Club, Google, Apple ID, or Facebook.

Will changing my password sign me out of the game?

Not when ready. Pokémon GO keeps you logged in until you manually sign out or your session expires. To confirm your new password works, sign out and sign back in. If you do not do this, you may not notice if something goes wrong with your new password until the next time you need to sign in.

What if I use multiple account types linked to the same Pokémon GO profile?

You can link more than one sign-in method to a single Pokémon GO account. If you do, changing the password on one service (like Google) does not affect the others (like Apple ID). You can still sign in using any linked method with its own password.

How often should I change my Pokémon GO password?

Change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another service that was breached, or if you have not changed it in over a year. You do not need to change it more often than that unless you have a specific reason to.

Can I change my password if I am locked out of my recovery email?

If you cannot access your recovery email, contact the support team for your account service. Google, Apple, and Facebook all have account recovery options that do not require email access — they can verify your identity using a phone number, security questions, or other methods.