How to Change Your Email Password

Log into the Gmail website using your Gmail account., Click the Gear button and select "Settings". , Click the "Accounts and Import" tab. , Click the "Change password" link. , Enter your current password, and then enter your new password., Click...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Log into the Gmail website using your Gmail account.

    You can't change your Gmail password using the mobile app.

    If you are trying to reset your password because you can't access your account, click here.
  2. Step 2: Click the Gear button and select "Settings".

    ,,, You will need to type it twice to confirm it.

    Click here for tips on creating a strong yet easy-to-remember password. , If you are logged into any Google services, such as on your mobile phone, you will be prompted to log in with your new password. , If you're using Outlook or another email program to manage your Gmail account, you'll need to change the password in your account settings in Outlook.

    Click here for instructions.
  3. Step 3: Click the "Accounts and Import" tab.

  4. Step 4: Click the "Change password" link.

  5. Step 5: Enter your current password

  6. Step 6: and then enter your new password.

  7. Step 7: Click "Change Password" to save your new password.Your Gmail password is the same password for all of Google's products and services

  8. Step 8: including Drive

  9. Step 9: YouTube

  10. Step 10: and Hangouts.

  11. Step 11: Adjust your mail client settings (if necessary).

Detailed Guide

You can't change your Gmail password using the mobile app.

If you are trying to reset your password because you can't access your account, click here.

,,, You will need to type it twice to confirm it.

Click here for tips on creating a strong yet easy-to-remember password. , If you are logged into any Google services, such as on your mobile phone, you will be prompted to log in with your new password. , If you're using Outlook or another email program to manage your Gmail account, you'll need to change the password in your account settings in Outlook.

Click here for instructions.

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