Change your YouTube TV password through your Google Account settings

Your YouTube TV password is actually your Google Account password. When you sign into YouTube TV, you are signing in with a Google Account — the same one you might use for Gmail, Google Drive, or other Google services. To change your YouTube TV password, you change your Google Account password, and the change takes effect on YouTube TV when ready.

You do not change the password inside the YouTube TV app itself. Instead, you go to Google Account settings in a web browser, update your password there, and YouTube TV recognizes the new password the next time you sign in.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV uses your Google Account password, so changing your YouTube TV password means changing your Google Account password through Google's website.
  • Go to myaccount.google.com, click "Security" in the left menu, find "Password," and click the pencil icon to change it.
  • Google will ask you to sign in again before you can set a new password, and you may need to verify your recovery email or phone number.
  • After you change your password, you will need to sign in again on any device where YouTube TV is currently signed in.
  • If you forget your Google Account password, use the account recovery process at accounts.google.com/signin/recovery to regain access.

Step-by-step: changing your password on the Google Account website

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. You will land on your Google Account homepage. On the left side of the screen, you will see a menu with several options. Click on "Security" — it is usually near the top of that menu.

Once you are in the Security section, scroll down until you see a box labeled "Password" with a pencil icon next to it. Click that pencil icon. Google will ask you to sign in again to confirm your identity — type your current password and click "Next." After you sign in, a box will appear asking you to enter your new password twice to make sure you typed it correctly. Type your new password in both fields, then click "Change Password."

Google will show you a confirmation message. Your password has now changed. The next time you open YouTube TV on any device, you will need to sign in with your new password.

What happens on your devices after you change the password

If you are currently signed into YouTube TV on a phone, tablet, or streaming device, you will not be automatically signed out. However, the next time the app tries to refresh your session — usually after a few hours or when you close and reopen the app — you will be asked to sign in again. At that point, use your new password.

If you want to sign out when ready on all devices rather than waiting for the automatic refresh, you can do that from your Google Account security page. Scroll down to "Your devices" and click "Manage all devices." Find YouTube TV in the list and click it, then select "Sign out" to end that session right away.

If you have two-step verification enabled on your Google Account

If you turned on two-step verification for your Google Account (a security feature that requires a second form of confirmation when you sign in), the password change process is the same. Google will still ask you to sign in before letting you change your password, and you will go through your normal two-step verification at that point — usually a code sent to your phone or generated by an authenticator app.

After you change your password, two-step verification remains active. You will still need to complete the second verification step the next time you sign into YouTube TV on a new device.

Changing your password if you share your YouTube TV account

If multiple people in your household use the same YouTube TV account, changing the Google Account password will affect all of them. Everyone who is currently signed in will need to sign in again with the new password. If you want to give someone access to YouTube TV without sharing your Google Account password, YouTube TV allows you to create separate profiles within the account — each person can have their own profile, watch history, and recommendations, but they all use the same login.

If you want to remove someone's access entirely, you can sign them out of YouTube TV on their device from your Google Account security page (under "Your devices"), or you can change your password and straightforward not give them the new one.

Recovering your account if you forget your password

If you forget your Google Account password and cannot sign in to YouTube TV, go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery in a web browser. Enter the email address or phone number associated with your Google Account. Google will ask you to verify your identity — usually by sending a code to your recovery email address or phone number. Enter that code, and Google will let you set a new password.

This recovery process works even if you have not signed into YouTube TV in months. Once you regain access to your Google Account, you can sign back into YouTube TV with your new password on any device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password on the YouTube TV app itself?

No. YouTube TV does not have a password change option inside the app. All password changes happen through your Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com. The app will recognize your new password the next time you sign in.

Will changing my Google Account password affect my other Google services?

Yes. Your Google Account password controls access to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, YouTube, and any other service linked to that account. When you change the password, you will need to sign in again on all of those services across all your devices.

How often should I change my YouTube TV password?

There is no set rule, but changing your password every few months is a reasonable practice if you share your account or use it on public devices. If you suspect someone else has accessed your account, change it when ready and review your Google Account security page for any unusual activity.

What if I cannot access the email or phone number associated with my Google Account?

If you no longer have access to your recovery email or phone number, Google has a more detailed account recovery process. Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and follow the prompts. Google may ask you security questions or other verification methods to confirm you own the account.