How to change your Gmail password on your phone and desktop
Your Google account is your portal for accessing key services like Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and more. Even with Google’s latest development to makepasswordless authenticationa thing, you still need a strong password to secure your Gmail account. It’s the foundation for passkeys andtwo-step verification, hence the reason to safeguard and act fast when it is compromised.
If Google notifies you about unauthorized access or you notice strange activities on your account, change your Gmail password immediately. You can do this on yourtried-and-true Android tabletand phone, Chromebook, or iOS devices by following this step-by-step guide.
Because using ‘Password’ across different accounts isn’t really a wise decision
How to change your Gmail password on Android
Changing your password from an Android device is simple. You’llaccess your Google account settingsand switch to the Security tab to make the changes.
Don’t use the same password across many platforms. It endangers all your accounts in case of a data breach. Instead,create unique passwordswith uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.
Change your Gmail password on your iPhone or iPad
you could change your Google account password using the Gmail app for iOS. If you don’t use Gmail, reset it from your web browser.
Changing your Gmail password from a web browser
you’re able to also change your Google password from a desktop computer if that’s where you work. The process is similar to using a mobile phone.
How to reset your forgotten Google Account password
If you lose access to your account or forget your password, you canreset or recover it in simple steps. The process is swift when you have your account recovery methods intact. Before starting, have your phone or tablet handy, as you may need it. Google may sometimes ask you to tap Yes on your Android phone to confirm your identity. Otherwise, request a verification code to the recovery email address or phone number associated with your account. If none of your recovery methods works or you forgot to set them up, Google may ask some questions to confirm the email belongs to you.
Never reset someone else’s password, especially since Google sends several security notifications and emails to their current and backup email addresses.
Stay safe by keeping your password up to date
Changing your password logs out your Google account from all devices except those used for confirming your identity and changing the password. Regardless of the device you reset it from, updating your password periodically can keep your email account safe from potential hackers.Turning on two-factor authentication for your Google Accountkeeps unauthorized access at bay, and you don’t have to worry about remembering passwords if you use agood password manager.
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