Change your YouTube TV password from the account settings menu

To change your YouTube TV password, sign into your account on any device, go to your account settings, and select the password option. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're on a computer, phone, or the YouTube TV app itself, but the password change always happens in the same place: your Google Account settings, not inside YouTube TV.

YouTube TV uses your Google Account for login, so changing your YouTube TV password means changing your Google Account password. This protects not just YouTube TV but also Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, and any other Google service tied to that account.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV passwords are managed through your Google Account, not through the YouTube TV app or website.
  • You can change your password from a computer, phone, or tablet by visiting myaccount.google.com and selecting Security.
  • If you forget your current password, Google can send a recovery code to your backup email or phone number.
  • After you change your password, you may be signed out of YouTube TV on all devices and will need to sign back in.
  • If someone else has access to your account, change your password when ready and review which devices are signed in.

Steps to change your password on a computer

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the email address and password you use for YouTube TV. On the left side of the page, click Security.

Scroll down to the section labeled How you sign in to Google and click Password. Google will ask you to enter your current password again for security. Type it in and click Next. Then enter your new password twice — once in the first box and again in the second box to confirm you typed it correctly. Click Change Password to save the change.

Your new password takes effect when ready. You may be signed out of YouTube TV on your phone, tablet, or other devices. When you open YouTube TV next, you'll need to enter your new password to sign back in.

Steps to change your password on a phone or tablet

Open the Google app or any web browser on your phone or tablet. Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then tap Security.

Scroll down and tap Password under the "How you sign in to Google" section. Enter your current password when prompted, then tap Next. Type your new password in both fields and tap Change Password. The change applies to all your Google services right away.

What to do if you don't remember your current password

If you can't remember your current password, you don't need to know it to change it. Go to myaccount.google.com and click Can't sign in? at the bottom of the sign-in screen. Google will ask you to enter the email address or phone number associated with your account.

Google will then send a recovery code to your backup email address or phone number on file. Enter that code, and you'll be able to set a new password without knowing the old one. If you don't have access to your backup email or phone, Google offers other ways to verify your identity, though the process takes longer.

How to check which devices are signed into your account

After you change your password, it's a good idea to check which devices still have access to your account. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, and scroll to Your devices. You'll see a list of phones, tablets, and computers that are currently signed in.

If you see a device you don't recognize, click on it and select Sign out. This removes access from that device when ready. If someone else changed your password or you think your account was hacked, change your password first, then review this list and sign out any unfamiliar devices.

Why you might be signed out after changing your password

When you change your Google Account password, YouTube TV signs you out on most devices as a security measure. This prevents someone who knew your old password from continuing to watch your account. The next time you open YouTube TV, you'll see a sign-in screen asking for your email and new password.

On some devices — particularly phones and tablets where you're signed into your Google Account at the system level — you may stay signed into YouTube TV. This happens because the device itself is authenticated to Google, not just the YouTube TV app. If you want to force a sign-out on these devices, go into the YouTube TV app settings and select Sign out manually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password on YouTube TV itself, or somewhere else?

You change it through Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com, not in the YouTube TV app. YouTube TV doesn't have its own password system — it uses your Google Account password for everything.

Will changing my password affect my other Google services?

Yes. Your Google Account password controls access to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, YouTube, and any other Google service you use. Changing it signs you out of all of them on most devices, and you'll need to sign back in with your new password.

What if I share my YouTube TV account with family members?

If you change your password, anyone else using the account will be signed out and will need the new password to sign back in. If you want to remove one person's access without changing the password for everyone, use the device sign-out option in your Google Account security settings instead.

Can I change my YouTube TV password from the app?

No. The YouTube TV app doesn't have a password change option. You must go to myaccount.google.com on a computer, phone, or tablet to change it. The app only lets you sign out or manage your profile.

How often should I change my YouTube TV password?

There's no set rule. Change it if you think someone else knows it, if you use the same password on multiple services, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. If you suspect your account was hacked, change it when ready and review which devices are signed in.