Change your Gmail password from the Security section of your Google Account

Open myaccount.google.com in your browser and sign in with your current Gmail address and password. On the left side of the page, click Security. Scroll down until you see Password and click it. Google will ask you to sign in again to confirm it's really you — enter your current password. Then type your new password twice to confirm it matches, and click Change Password.

The whole process takes about two minutes. Your new password takes effect immediately across all devices where you use Gmail — you'll be signed out everywhere and will need to sign back in with the new password.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, then click Password to start the change.
  • Google requires you to enter your current password a second time before letting you set a new one.
  • You will be signed out of Gmail on all your devices and must sign back in with your new password.
  • A strong password uses at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • If you forget your new password immediately after changing it, use the "Forgot password?" link on the Gmail sign-in page to recover your account.

What makes a strong Gmail password

Google does not require a specific format, but a password that is harder to guess protects your account better. Use at least 12 characters. Mix in uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like !, @, #, or $. Avoid passwords based on your name, birthday, or common words that appear in the dictionary.

Do not reuse a password you have used for other accounts. If that password leaks from another website, someone could use it to break into your Gmail. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password stores strong passwords for you so you only have to remember one master password.

You will be signed out everywhere after you change your password

When you click Change Password, Google signs you out of Gmail on every device — your phone, tablet, laptop, and any other place where you were logged in. This is a security feature: if someone else had access to one of your devices, they lose that access when you change your password.

You will need to sign back in on each device using your new password. On your phone, open the Gmail app, tap your profile picture, and tap Manage your Google Account. Then tap Security and scroll to Password to change it there as well — or just sign out of the Gmail app and sign back in with your new password.

If you use Gmail on your phone or tablet, you may need to update it there too

On an iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app and tap your profile picture in the top right. Tap Manage your Google Account, then Security, then Password. Enter your current password and then your new password twice. On Android, the steps are the same: tap your profile picture, then Manage your Google Account, then Security, then Password.

Alternatively, you can sign out of the Gmail app completely and sign back in with your new password. Tap your profile picture, scroll down, and tap Manage your Google Account. Go to the Security tab and look for Your devices. Find the device you want to sign out of and tap it, then tap Sign out. The next time you open Gmail, it will ask for your password.

Change your password if you think someone else knows it

If you suspect your password has been compromised — for example, you received a suspicious email, noticed activity you did not recognize, or learned that another website you use was hacked — change your Gmail password right away. Follow the same steps: go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, click Password, and enter a new one.

After you change your password, check your account for signs of unauthorized access. On myaccount.google.com, click Security and scroll to Your devices. You will see a list of devices currently signed into your account. If you see a device you do not recognize, click it and select Sign out. You can also review your recent account activity by clicking Security and then Your activity to see where and when your account was accessed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forget my new password right after I change it?

Go to the Gmail sign-in page and click Forgot password? Google will ask you to enter the last password you remember. If you just changed it, enter your old password. Google will then send a recovery code to your backup email address or phone number, which you can use to set a new password.

Do I have to change my password on my phone separately?

No. Once you change your password on myaccount.google.com, it changes everywhere. You will be signed out of the Gmail app on your phone automatically. The next time you open it, sign back in with your new password. You do not need to change it twice.

Can I change my password if I am using a work or school Gmail account?

It depends on your organization. If your company or school manages your account, they may have locked down the password settings. Try going to myaccount.google.com and clicking Security — if the Password option is grayed out or missing, contact your IT department or help desk to change it.

How often should I change my Gmail password?

You do not need to change it on a schedule. Change it if you think it has been compromised, if you used the same password on another account that was hacked, or if you have not changed it in several years. Using a unique, strong password is more important than changing it frequently.