How to Change Your Gmail Password

Updating your password is a necessary step to protect your personal information from unauthorized access. This guide will walk you through the exact steps to change your Gmail password safely. Please take your time and follow along at your own pace.

What you will need:

• Your current email password.

• A pen and a secure notebook to write down your new password so you don't forget it.

Step-by-Step Guide to Change the Gmail Password

1. Follow this official Google account link — myaccount.google.com. Or open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and type myaccount.google.com in the address bar at the top of the screen.

2. Sign in with your email and current password.

3. Click "Security" on the left-hand side menu.

4. Find the "How you sign in to Google" block and click "Password".

5. Re-enter your current password to confirm it's really you.

6. Create a new password:

• Use at least 3 simple hyphenated words, each starting with a capital letter (e.g., Home-Dog-Work).

• Do not use names, surnames, or locations that are personally related to you.

• Add at least 4 numbers (e.g., Home-Dog-Work-1918).

7. Confirm your new password.

8. Click "Change Password".

Your new password is now active!

Changing your password will sign you out of Google on your other devices (like your phone or tablet) and Google apps (like YouTube). You will need to sign back in using your new password.

Adding an Extra Layer of Security (2-Step Verification)

While you're on the "How you sign in to Google" block, let's set an additional layer of protection and turn on 2-Step Verification. This means that along with your password, you will also use your phone to confirm it is really you. This stops anyone else from accessing your email, even if they somehow learn your password.

Step-by-Step Guide to Turn on the 2-Step Verification

• Click "2-Step Verification" in the "How you sign in to Google" block. It should be first in the list in the block.

• Add your phone number and choose how you want to get codes (text or call).

• Click "Next".

• Confirm your phone number and click "Save".

Your 2-Step Verification is now active! Now, if anyone tries to enter your email, you will get a notification asking to confirm it's really you.