- You can change your gmail password on iphone, android or computer in several ways.
- If you don’t have the gmail app, you can still change your password in a web browser.
- When you change your gmail password, you will be signed out on most devices.
Changing your gmail password may sound like a hassle, but it can be a great way to protect yourself from potential attacks and combat security breaches when they happen. and it really only takes a minute or two to accomplish, assuming you have a new password in mind.
here’s how to change your gmail password on an iphone, android or your computer.
quick tip: if you forgot your password and are having trouble signing in, you can reset your gmail password. that way, you won’t have to worry about being asked to log in again with your current password.
how to change your gmail password on iphone
1. Open the gmail app or download it from the apple app store if you don’t already have it.
2. In the upper right corner of the screen, tap your profile picture or initial.
3. tap google account, which may also appear as manage your google account, as what version of the application you have.
4. tap personal information, located at the top of the screen.
5. In the basic info section, tap password. you may be prompted to sign in again with your current password.
6. Enter your new password twice, as prompted, then select change password.
quick tip: If you’re not using the gmail app, you can go to myaccount.google.com on your mobile web browser to do this. in that case, follow the instructions as if you were using a computer.
how to change your gmail password on android
1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. tap google to go to your account.
3. Tap manage your google account at the top.
4. At the top of the screen, select security.
5. Under sign in to google, tap password. you may need to sign in to your account to proceed to the next step.
6. Enter your desired new password, when prompted.
7. select change password.
how to change your gmail password on a computer
1. access your google account and sign in, if necessary.
2. select security, located on the left sidebar.
3. under sign in to google, select password. you may need to sign in again.
4. Enter your new password in the text boxes, as indicated.
5. Click change password.
what happens after you change your gmail password
When you change or reset your password, you should know that you will be logged out of that account in most places. you will need to log in again with your updated password.
However, there are some exceptions to the logoff policy. you will not be logged out in the following places:
- devices you use to verify that it’s you when you sign in.
- certain devices with third-party apps that you’ve given account access to.
- home devices who previously gave you access to the account.