How to Change Your Gmail Password

Open the Gmail website in your browser., Sign in with the account you want to change the password for., Click the Gear button., Click Settings. , Click the Accounts and Import tab. ,Click Change password., Enter your current password., Type a new...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open the Gmail website in your browser.

    This is not possible from the mobile Gmail website, so if you're using a mobile device, use the My Account website instead. , If you can't log into Gmail because you've forgotten your current password, you can reset it and create a new one. , You'll see this in the upper-right corner after loading your Gmail inbox. ,,,, If you've forgotten your current password, you can reset it and make a new one., Click the Eye button to view the entire password as you type it.

    Strong passwords contain letters, numbers, and symbols, and they do not contain any dictionary words or information that can be easily guessed. ,,, You'll be signed out of Gmail and your Google account on any device that is currently signed in (such as your phone).

    You'll need to enter your new password any place that you use Gmail or your Google account.
  2. Step 2: Sign in with the account you want to change the password for.

  3. Step 3: Click the Gear button.

  4. Step 4: Click Settings.

  5. Step 5: Click the Accounts and Import tab.

  6. Step 6: Click Change password.

  7. Step 7: Enter your current password.

  8. Step 8: Type a new password.

  9. Step 9: Type the password again to confirm it.

  10. Step 10: Click Change Password.

  11. Step 11: Sign back into Gmail on any of your devices.

Detailed Guide

This is not possible from the mobile Gmail website, so if you're using a mobile device, use the My Account website instead. , If you can't log into Gmail because you've forgotten your current password, you can reset it and create a new one. , You'll see this in the upper-right corner after loading your Gmail inbox. ,,,, If you've forgotten your current password, you can reset it and make a new one., Click the Eye button to view the entire password as you type it.

Strong passwords contain letters, numbers, and symbols, and they do not contain any dictionary words or information that can be easily guessed. ,,, You'll be signed out of Gmail and your Google account on any device that is currently signed in (such as your phone).

You'll need to enter your new password any place that you use Gmail or your Google account.

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