Where to find the password change option

Your Chromebook password lives in your Google Account settings, not on the device itself. When you sign into your Chromebook, you are signing into Google — so changing your password means going to Google's account page, not hunting through Chromebook menus. The change takes effect the next time you sign in.

You can change your password from any device with a web browser: your Chromebook, phone, tablet, or computer. You do not need to be on the Chromebook itself. If you are locked out of your Chromebook and cannot remember your password, you will need to use a different device to reset it first.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Chromebook password is your Google Account password, managed through Google's website, not through Chromebook settings.
  • You can change your password from any device with internet access — you do not have to use the Chromebook itself.
  • Google will ask you to confirm your current password before letting you create a new one, so have it ready.
  • After you change your password, you will need to sign back into your Chromebook with the new password the next time you turn it on.
  • If you forget your new password when ready after changing it, you can reset it again using the same process on any device.

Step 1: Go to your Google Account page

Open a web browser on any device and go to myaccount.google.com. You will see a page that says "Google Account" at the top. If you are not already signed in, click "Sign in" and enter your email address and current password.

Once you are signed in, you will see your account information and a menu on the left side. Look for the section labeled "Security" — this is where password changes happen.

Step 2: Find the Security section and locate Password

On the left side of the page, click "Security". The page will load and show you several options related to your account safety. Scroll down until you see a section that says "How you sign in to Google" or "Password" — the exact wording varies depending on your account type.

You will see a line that says "Password" with a date next to it showing when you last changed it. Click on the word "Password" or the pencil icon next to it.

Step 3: Enter your current password

Google will ask you to confirm your identity by entering your current password. Type the password you use right now to sign into your Chromebook or Google Account. Click "Next" after you enter it.

If you see an error message saying the password is wrong, double-check that you typed it correctly. Passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital letters and lowercase letters are different. If you genuinely cannot remember your current password, click "Can't sign in?" and follow Google's account recovery steps instead.

Step 4: Create and confirm your new password

Google will now show you two blank fields: one for your new password and one to confirm it. Type your new password in the first field. Type the same password again in the second field to make sure you did not make a typo. Click "Change password" when both fields match.

Google will show a confirmation message saying your password has been changed. You can now close this page. Your new password is active when ready, but you will not need to use it until the next time you sign into your Chromebook or another Google service.

What happens after you change your password

The next time you turn on your Chromebook or sign out and back in, the lock screen will ask for your password. Enter your new password — your old one will no longer work. If you are already signed in and the Chromebook is still on, you do not need to do anything; the password change does not force you out.

If you have multiple user accounts on the same Chromebook, each account has its own Google password. Changing the password for one account does not affect the others. Each person signs in with their own email address and password.

If you forget your new password right away

If you change your password and when ready forget what you just typed, you can reset it again using the same steps. Go back to myaccount.google.com, click Security, click Password, and this time enter your new password (the one you just created) in the confirmation step. Then create a different new password.

If you cannot remember your new password and you are locked out of your Google Account, click "Can't sign in?" on the Google sign-in page. Google will walk you through recovery steps, which usually involve confirming your identity using a recovery email address or phone number you set up earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password on the Chromebook itself?

No. Your Chromebook does not have its own password settings. The password you use to sign in is your Google Account password, which you change through Google's website. The Chromebook straightforward checks your password against Google's servers when you sign in.

Will changing my Google password sign me out of other devices?

Not when ready. You will remain signed in on other devices until you sign out manually or until Google detects suspicious activity. However, if you change your password because you think your account was hacked, you should sign out of all devices and sign back in with your new password on each one.

What if I see a message asking for a verification code?

Google may ask you to enter a code sent to your phone or recovery email as an extra security step. Check the phone number or email address you registered with your Google Account, find the code Google sent, and enter it on the page. This confirms you are the real account owner.

Can I change my password if I do not remember my current one?

No, not through the normal password change page. You will need to use Google's account recovery process instead. On the Google sign-in page, click "Can't sign in?" and follow the steps to verify your identity using a recovery email or phone number.