Every now and then, you want or need to change your password, whether you've forgotten the old one or just feel like it's time to change it. In this article, we'll show you how to change your Gmail password, on desktop, on Android, and on iOS.
From
the desk
When you have logged into your Gmail account and the Gmail
inbox page, click on your profile photo at the top left and go to "Manage
your Google account".
Manage
your Google account
When you are on the account management page, you need to
select "Personal Information" on the left side and click on it.
Personal
information
The last option in the first box here has to do with your
password and tells you when you last changed it. To change it now, you need to
click anywhere in the password box.
Click
to change
Gmail your password
You will now be prompted to re-enter your current password
to verify that you are the account owner. This is for security reasons: in case
you have left your account connected somewhere, no one other than you can
change your password.
Verify
your old password
Finally, you must enter your new password twice. Remember to
choose a strong password and not to use the same password on different
websites; your Facebook password must not be the same as your Gmail password.
Create
your new password
Tip: a strong password should be as long as possible.
Passwords must be a minimum of 10 characters long, but the longer the better. A
strong password must also contain a combination of uppercase, lowercase,
numbers, and symbols. Passwords should not consist of a single word,
"Password1!" is not safe. Avoid your own name or the name of a pet or
child, and instead go for something impossible to guide.
From
Android
To change your Gmail password on Android, you must first
click on the hamburger menu at the top of the search bar. Then select the
"Settings" option near the bottom.
Setup
button
You will see a list of all the accounts you have signed in
to; click where you want to change the password. When you have clicked on the
account you want to edit, select the "Manage your Google account"
option below your email address.
Once you are in your Google account settings, go to the
"Personal Information" tab and tap on the password box in the middle
of the page.
Personal
information
Enter your password to verify that you are the account
owner, just as you would on a desktop computer.
Verify
your old password
Then set your new password. Remember to pick something safe
and hard to guess!
Create
your new password
From
iOS
To change your Gmail password on iOS, click on your profile
photo in the upper left and select "Manage your Google account."
Manage
your Google account
Tap on the tab called "Personal Information" and
then go down to the password box like on Android.
Personal
information
You will need to enter your current password to verify that
you are the account owner and then you can enter your new password.
Verify
your old password
Once you've submitted your new password, you're good to go.
