Change your Chromebook password through Settings

To change your Chromebook password, open Settings, go to Users and accounts, select Manage other users, and then choose Change password next to your account name. The system will ask you to enter your current password first, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. The whole process takes about two minutes.

Your Chromebook password is the same as your Google Account password — changing one changes the other. If you forget your password before you change it, you will need to recover your Google Account through Google's account recovery page instead of through your Chromebook.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, then Users and accounts, then Manage other users to find the Change password option.
  • You must know your current password before you can set a new one.
  • Your Chromebook password and your Google Account password are the same thing.
  • If you forget your password, use Google's account recovery process on any device with internet access.
  • A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Step-by-step: opening Settings on your Chromebook

Click the time in the bottom right corner of your screen. A menu will pop up showing the date, battery level, and network status. Look for a gear icon labeled Settings — it is usually at the bottom of this menu. Click it.

Your Settings page will open in a new tab. On the left side, you will see a menu with several options. Click Users and accounts. If you do not see this option, scroll down in the left menu — it may be below the fold on smaller screens.

Finding the Manage other users section

Once you are in Users and accounts, look for a section called Manage other users. Below this heading, you will see your account name and email address. To the right of your account, there is a button or link that says Change password. Click it.

If you see a lock icon next to your account name, your account is password-protected, which is normal. You will still be able to change your password by clicking the Change password button.

Entering your current password

A dialog box will appear asking you to enter your current password. Type the password you use now to sign into your Chromebook. This step confirms that you are the account owner and not someone else trying to change your password without permission.

If you type the wrong password, you will see an error message. Try again carefully — passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital letters and lowercase letters are treated as different characters. If you have tried several times and cannot remember your password, close this dialog and use Google's account recovery instead.

Creating and confirming your new password

After your current password is accepted, two new fields will appear: New password and Confirm new password. Type your new password in the first field. Then type it again in the second field to make sure there are no typos.

A strong password is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols (!@#$%^&*). Avoid using your name, your email address, or words that appear in a dictionary. The longer and more random your password, the harder it is for someone else to guess.

Saving your new password

Once you have typed your new password in both fields, look for a button labeled Change password or Save at the bottom of the dialog. Click it. Your Chromebook will process the change — this usually takes a few seconds.

When the change is complete, you will see a confirmation message. Your new password is now active. The next time you sign out of your Chromebook and sign back in, you will use this new password. You do not need to restart your device or sign out when ready — you can keep working and sign out whenever you are ready.

What happens if you change your password on another device

If you change your Google Account password on your phone, tablet, or computer, that change applies to your Chromebook too. You will be signed out of your Chromebook automatically, and the next time you sign in, you will use your new password. This is a security feature — if someone gains access to your account on one device, changing your password everywhere locks them out.

If you are signed into multiple Chromebooks under the same Google Account, changing your password on one will affect all of them. You will need to sign back in on each device with your new password.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forgot my current password and cannot change it?

You cannot change your password on your Chromebook without knowing the current one. Instead, go to Google's account recovery page (accounts.google.com/signin/recovery) on any device with internet access. Follow the steps to verify your identity, and Google will let you set a new password. Then sign back into your Chromebook with the new password.

Do I need to sign out and back in after changing my password?

No. Your Chromebook will keep you signed in after you change your password. You only need to sign in again with your new password the next time you turn on your Chromebook or sign out manually. Changing your password does not interrupt your current session.

Will changing my Chromebook password change my Gmail password too?

Yes. Your Chromebook password and your Google Account password are the same. When you change one, you change the other. This means you will also need your new password to sign into Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and any other Google service on any device.

Can I change my password if I am not the owner of the Chromebook?

Only the owner of a Chromebook account can change that account's password. If you are a guest or a secondary user, you will not see the Change password option. Ask the device owner to change your password for you, or have them show you how to recover your Google Account if you have forgotten your password.

What if the Change password button is greyed out or missing?

This usually means your account is managed by a school or workplace. Managed accounts have restrictions set by the administrator, and you may not be able to change your password through Settings. Contact your school or workplace IT department to change your password, or ask them for instructions specific to your account.