How To Change Your Gmail Password

How To Change Your Gmail Password

Google has offered its email service as Gmail since 2004. Many users across the globe
use Gmail daily. Small and medium scale industries thrive by using Gmail to carry
out business and professional communication. A current Gmail account is worth more
than 3500 USD.

With the growing number of users, safety and security play an important role. This
article discusses the stepwise procedure on how to change your Gmail
password.

How To Change Your Gmail Password?

Please follow the following steps for changing the Gmail password on your laptop or
desktop.

Step #1: On your internet browser, go to gmail.com
Step #2: Type your email ID and password to log in
Step #3: If you are a frequent user, you will see a window asking you to confirm
your contact number and alternate email ID. Google does this to ensure its users do
not face difficulties if they forget their email ID or password.
Step #4: You are in the Gmail inbox now. Find the gearbox icon at the top right
corner of your Gmail inbox and click on it.
Step #5: Scroll down to 'Settings.’ Click on it.
Step #6: The next page has eleven headers under the ‘Settings’ page. Select
‘Accounts and Import.’
Step #7: Under 'Change account settings,' click on 'Change password.'
Step #8: Another window opens. Google prompts you to retype your Gmail
password. Type your current password. Click ‘Next.’
Step #9: On the next page, type your new password. Confirm your new password.
Click ‘Change Password.’
Step #10: Now, your password is changed.
Step #11: Google asks to review your security check-up on the next page. There are 5
points here.
      ● Advanced Protection
      ● Your devices
      ● Recent security events
      ● Third-party access
      ● Gmail settings
Step #12: You are in your Google account settings now. The user can verify all the
details associated with his/her Gmail account here. Close the window once done.

How To Change Your Gmail Password On iPhone?

A Gmail user can change their Gmail password on the go on their iPhones and iPads.
Below is the stepwise procedure for changing your Gmail password on the iPhone.

Step #1: Open your Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad. Click on ‘Menu.’ You can
locate it by looking for three horizontal lines.
Step #2: Select ‘Your Account.’
Step# 3: Click on ‘Manage your Google Account.’
Step #4: On the top area of your smartphone screen, look for ‘Personal Info.’
Step #5: Select ‘Password' from under 'Profile.'
Step #6: The user enters a new password. Click ‘Change Password.’

How To Change Your Gmail Password On Android?

Android is Google’s operating system for smartphone users. There are almost 2
billion android users globally.

Android users can follow the stepwise procedure detailed below to change the Gmail
password on Android phones.

Step #1: Open Gmail app
Step #2: Click on the three horizontal lines icon. It exists on the top left corner of
the app.
Step #3: Scroll down to the bottom of the list of options. Click on the ‘Settings’ icon.
Step #4: Tap on your email ID from the list of options.
Step #5: Under ‘Account,’ click on ‘Manage your Google Account.’
Step #6: Under ‘Personal info,’ click on ‘Password.’
Step #7: Enter your password.
Step #8: Enter your new password. Confirm your new password.
Step #9: Click on ‘Change Password.’

This procedure changes your Gmail password on Android devices. It is a portable
method to change your Gmail password. This method does not need you to log in to
the Gmail account on your laptop or desktop computer.

Why Should You Change Your Gmail Password?

Google recommends changing the Gmail password once every six months. Fraudsters
and scammers come up with new methods every day to access Gmail accounts. While
creating a Gmail password, there are few points to note.

      ● Refrain from using common names and birthdays.
      ● Use a combination of letters, signs, and numbers.
      ● Always note down your password in your diary.
      ● Do not save your Gmail ID and password on your browser.


Gmail users forget to logout of their Gmail account after use. Many people close the
browser window after use, leaving their session active on the browser. Efficient
hackers utilize several loopholes in Gmail security to gain access to your email. This
is true for business emails, as well.

Individuals and companies nowadays make it a point to change Gmail passwords
once every six months. Follow best practices to prevent Gmail ID theft and
compromising account security.

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