4 Simple Ways to Change Your Password on Gmail

• In the Gmail app, tap your profile picture. Go to "Manage your Google Account" → "Personal info" → "Password". Enter your current password, then enter a new one.
• On desktop, go to https://myaccount.google.com. Click "Personal info" → "Password". Enter your current password, then enter a new one.
• On Android, open Settings → "Google" → "Manage your Google Account" → "Security" → "Password".

Using iPhone or iPad

Open the Gmail app. It’s the white icon with a multicolored "M" inside. You can find it on the home screen or in the App Library. If you aren't already logged in, tap Sign in to do so now. If you don't know your password, reset your password instead. Changing your Gmail password also changes your password in all other Google services, such as Google Drive and Google Photos.

Tap your profile photo. You can find this in the top-right corner of the screen. If you don't have a profile photo, it'll be your initial instead.

Tap Manage your Google Account. It's near the top of the window just below your Gmail address.

Tap the Personal info tab. It's in the upper-left area of the screen.

Tap Password. This will be underneath the Other info and preferences for Google services header. You may need to scroll to find this.

Enter your current password and tap Next. Once your current password is validated, you can create a new one.

Enter your new password twice. Type your new password into the "New password" text box, then re-enter it in the "Confirm new password" text box.

Tap the Change password button. This button is at the bottom-right corner of the page. Your new password is now active.

Using Android

Open your Android's Settings Android 7 Settings. This is usually a gear icon in your app drawer. You can also open Settings by swiping down from the top of the home screen and tapping the gear in the upper-right corner.

Scroll down and tap Google. Depending on your phone or tablet, you'll usually see a "G" on the Google option.

Tap Manage your Google Account. This opens your Google account settings.

Tap Security. It's at the top of the screen.

Scroll down and tap Password. It’s under the ″Signing in to Google″ header.

Enter your current password and tap Next. This takes you to the ″Password″ page.

Enter your new password twice. Type your new password into the "New password" text box, then re-enter it in the "Confirm new password" text box. Make sure your password contains at least 8 characters, using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Tap Change Password. It’s the blue button at the bottom of the page. Your Gmail password is now changed.

Using Desktop

Go to https://myaccount.google.com in a web browser. This is the Google sign-in page. If you're already signed in, your account settings will appear. If not, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in now. If you don't know your password, see Resetting a Forgotten Password instead.

Click Personal info. You can find this in the left panel, underneath Home. If you don't see this option, tap the menu at the top-left corner of the page to expand the options.

Click Password. This will be in the right panel, underneath the Other info and preferences for Google services header. You'll be able to see the date of when it was last changed.

Enter your current password and click Next. You must verify your current password before you can change it.

Enter your new password in both fields. Be sure to create a secure password that you can remember. As you type, you'll see an indicator of your password strength. Aim for a strong password. Make sure to enter the password exactly the same in the New password and Confirm new password boxes.

Click Change Password. It’s the blue button at the bottom of the form. Your new password will take effect immediately. For best security practices, sign out of Google on all your devices, and then use the new password to log in again.

Resetting a Forgotten Password

Go to https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery in a web browser. This is Google's account recovery website. You can access this site in any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. You can also click Forgot password? on the Google sign-in page.

Enter your email address and click Next.

Select Try another way. Since you don't know your password, you'll need to use one of Google's recovery methods. The method of account verification will vary. You'll see instructions on the screen.

Recover using Gmail app (optional). If you're instructed to use the Gmail app, open it on the requested device. You'll receive a pop-up in the app. Tap Yes, it's me to confirm. On your browser, you should be able to change your password or log in without changing it. If you don't have the device, tap Try another way.

Recover using a verification code (optional). An email with a verification code will be sent to your listed recovery email. If you don't remember your recovery email, you can find the first three letters of the email above the code field. Find the email in the recovery account, and enter the code. You should now be able to change your password. If you don't have the email, tap Try another way.

Recover using an SMS text (optional). Google will send a verification code to the phone number connected to your Gmail account. Enter the code into the field, and tap Next. You can now change your password.

Click Update password. After verifying your identity through the above methods, you'll see a button to update your password.

Enter your new password twice. Type your new password into the "New password" text box, then re-enter it in the "Confirm new password" text box. Make sure your password contains at least 8 characters, using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Tap Change Password. It’s the blue button at the bottom of the page. Your Gmail password is now changed.