Change your password from your Google Account settings
To change your Google password, sign into your account at myaccount.google.com, click Security in the left menu, then find Password in the "How you sign in to Google" section and click it. Google will ask you to sign in again, then show you a form where you enter your current password once and your new password twice. After you click Change Password, you are done — the change takes effect immediately across all Google services.
You do not need to sign out of other devices or apps. Google will keep you signed in on your phone, computer, and other places where you are already logged in. If you want to sign out everywhere at once (for example, if you think someone else has access to your account), you can do that from the same Security page by clicking Your devices and then Sign out on all other devices.
Key Takeaways
- Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, find Password, and enter your current password followed by your new one twice.
- Your new password takes effect right away on Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and every other Google service you use.
- You stay signed in on your phone and computer — you do not have to log back in everywhere.
- If you suspect someone else has your password, change it and then click "Sign out on all other devices" to end their access.
- A strong password is at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
What makes a password strong enough to protect your account
Google does not force you to use a certain type of password, but a strong one is harder for someone to guess or crack. Use at least 12 characters — longer is better. Mix uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols like ! @ # $ % ^ & *. Avoid passwords based on your name, birthday, or words from the dictionary, because those are the first things someone will try.
Do not reuse a password you have used anywhere else. If that password leaks from another website, someone could use it to get into your Google account. A password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into Chrome stores strong passwords so you do not have to remember them.
If you forgot your password and cannot sign in
Go to the Google sign-in page and click Forgot password? Google will ask you to enter the last password you remember, or if you cannot remember any, it will ask for the recovery email or phone number you set up on your account. You will get a code by text or email, enter it, and then create a new password.
If you do not have access to your recovery email or phone number, Google has a form called the Account Recovery tool where you answer security questions about your account history — like what date you created it, what devices you use, or contacts you email often. This process can take a few days because Google verifies your answers before letting you back in.
Changing your password on a phone or tablet
On an iPhone or Android phone, open the Google app or Gmail, tap your profile picture in the top right, tap Manage your Google Account, swipe to the Security tab, scroll down to Password, and tap it. You will see the same form as on a computer — enter your current password, then your new password twice, and tap Change Password.
The steps are the same whether you use Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, or any other Google app. After you change your password, you stay signed in on that phone. Other phones and computers where you are already logged in will also stay signed in.
What happens after you change your password
Your new password works immediately for signing in on any device. If you use Gmail on your phone or tablet, you might see a notification asking you to update your password in the app settings — this is normal and usually happens within a few hours. Tap the notification and enter your new password to keep the app working smoothly.
If you use Gmail or Google services in other apps (like Outlook, Apple Mail, or a calendar app), those apps might stop working because they use your old password. You will need to go into each app's settings, find the account, and update the password there. The app will usually show an error message telling you the password is wrong, which is your signal to update it.
Signing out of your account on other devices
When you change your password, you stay signed in everywhere. If you want to sign out on all your other devices at once — for example, if you lost a phone or think someone else has your password — go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, scroll to Your devices, and click it. You will see a list of phones, tablets, and computers where you are signed in.
Click Sign out on all other devices at the bottom. Google will sign you out everywhere except the device you are using right now. You will have to sign back in on your phone, tablet, or other computers the next time you use them. This is useful if you think someone has your password, because it locks them out even if they know the old password.
Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security
Changing your password is one way to protect your account, but two-factor authentication (also called 2FA) makes it much harder for someone to break in even if they have your password. With 2FA turned on, Google sends you a code by text, email, or an authenticator app every time someone tries to sign in from a new device. You have to enter that code before the sign-in works.
To turn on 2FA, go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, find 2-Step Verification, and click it. Google will walk you through setting it up — you choose whether to get codes by text, email, or an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy. After that, anyone trying to sign into your account from a new place will need both your password and a code only you can receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my password sign me out of Gmail on my phone?
No. You stay signed in on your phone, tablet, and computer. If you want to sign out everywhere except one device, go to Security, click Your devices, and select "Sign out on all other devices."
What if I change my password and then forget the new one?
Click "Forgot password?" on the Google sign-in page. Google will ask for your recovery email or phone number and send you a code. Enter the code and create another new password. If you do not have access to your recovery email or phone, use the Account Recovery tool to answer security questions.
Do I need to change my password in Gmail, Drive, and YouTube separately?
No. Your Google password works for all Google services at once. When you change it at myaccount.google.com, the new password works everywhere. You only need to update passwords in other apps (like Outlook or Apple Mail) if they use your Google account.
How often should I change my password?
You do not need to change it on a schedule. Change it if you think someone has your password, if you reused it on another website that got hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Two-factor authentication is more important than frequent password changes for keeping your account safe.
Can I use the same password for Google and other accounts?
No. If that password leaks from another website, someone could use it to get into your Google account. Use a different, strong password for Google and for each important account. A password manager makes this easier by storing and filling in different passwords for you.