How to change Gmail password

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On a computer (web browser)

Open a browser and sign in to Gmail (any Google site works).
Click your profile picture (top-right) → Manage your Google Account.
In the left menu, click Security.
Scroll to How you sign in to Google → click Password.
Verify it’s you (enter your current password / complete 2-Step code).
Enter a new strong password and confirm it → Save.
(Optional but recommended) In Your devices, review and Sign out of devices you don’t recognize.

On Android (Gmail app)

Open Gmail → tap your profile picture → Google Account.
Go to Security tab.
Tap Password → verify identity.
Enter and confirm your new password → Save.

On iPhone/iPad (Gmail app or Safari)

Using the Gmail app

Open Gmail → profile picture → Google Account → Security → Password.
Verify identity → set new password → Save.

Using Safari/any browser

Sign in to your Google Account → Security → Password.
Verify identity → set new password → Save.

If you forgot your current password

On the Google sign-in page, click Forgot password?
Follow the prompts: send a code to your recovery email/phone, use your device prompt, or answer recovery questions.
Once verified, you’ll be asked to create a new password.

Tips to succeed with account recovery

Use a device/browser and location you’ve used to sign in before.

Have your recovery phone and recovery email handy.

If asked for a “last password you remember,” type your best guess.

Make your new password strong

Use 12+ characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Avoid names, birthdays, or reused passwords.

Consider using a password manager to generate/store it.

After changing your password (do these)

Update saved passwords in Chrome/Edge/Firefox and on your phone.

Re-sign in on other apps using Google (YouTube, Drive, Maps).

For mail apps (Outlook/Apple Mail), remove and re-add the Google account if it keeps asking for a password.

Extra security (highly recommended)

Turn on 2-Step Verification (Security → 2-Step Verification).

Add passkeys (Security → Passkeys) for quicker, phishing-resistant sign-in.

Run Security Checkup to review devices, recovery info, and risky access.