Your Google account is your portal for accessing key services like Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and more. Even with Google's latest development to make passwordless authentication a thing, you still need a strong password to secure your Gmail account. It's the foundation for passkeys and two-step verification, hence the reason to safeguard and act fast when it is compromised.

If Google notifies you about unauthorized access or you notice strange activities on your account, change your Gmail password immediately. You can do this on your tried-and-true Android tablet and phone, Chromebook, or iOS devices by following this step-by-step guide.

How to change your Gmail password on Android

Changing your password from an Android device is simple. You'll access your Google account settings and switch to the Security tab to make the changes.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone or tablet.
  2. Select Google.
  3. If you have several Google accounts, tap your name and email address to select the account for which you want to change its password.
  4. Tap Manage your Google account.
  5. Swipe the ribbon menu under your email to the right, then select Security.
  6. Select Password under the How you sign in to Google section.
  7. Use your passkey or current password to confirm your identity.
  8. Enter your new password twice in the provided boxes, then tap Change password to save it.

Don't use the same password across many platforms. It endangers all your accounts in case of a data breach. Instead, create unique passwords with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.

Change your Gmail password on your iPhone or iPad

You can change your Google account password using the Gmail app for iOS. If you don't use Gmail, reset it from your web browser.

  1. Open the Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Click your profile picture or initials in the upper-right corner.
  3. Tap Manage your Google Account below your email. If you have several emails, switch to the one you want to change its password.
  4. On the account settings page, swipe right or tap Personal info at the top.
  5. Scroll to the Other info and preferences section and tap Password.
  6. Authenticate with your old password when prompted.
  7. Enter your new password in the provided boxes, then tap Change Password to save the changes.

Changing your Gmail password from a web browser

You can also change your Google password from a desktop computer if that's where you work. The process is similar to using a mobile phone.

  1. Open the Google Account settings page in your favorite browser and sign in.
  2. Switch to the Security tab in the left navigation pane.
  3. Scroll down to the How you sign in to Google section and click Password.
    Changing Gmail password on the web
  4. Verify your identity using your passkey, current password, or prompt from other devices where you're signed in.
  5. When confirmed, enter your new password in the first and second boxes, then click Change password to save it.
    Changing Gmail password on the web

How to reset your forgotten Google Account password

If you lose access to your account or forget your password, you can reset or recover it in simple steps. The process is swift when you have your account recovery methods intact. Before starting, have your phone or tablet handy, as you may need it. Google may sometimes ask you to tap Yes on your Android phone to confirm your identity. Otherwise, request a verification code to the recovery email address or phone number associated with your account. If none of your recovery methods works or you forgot to set them up, Google may ask some questions to confirm the email belongs to you.

Never reset someone else's password, especially since Google sends several security notifications and emails to their current and backup email addresses.

Stay safe by keeping your password up to date

Changing your password logs out your Google account from all devices except those used for confirming your identity and changing the password. Regardless of the device you reset it from, updating your password periodically can keep your email account safe from potential hackers. Turning on two-factor authentication for your Google Account keeps unauthorized access at bay, and you don't have to worry about remembering passwords if you use a good password manager.