How to Change Your Gmail Password on a PC

Before You Change Your Gmail Password

Your Gmail password is also your Google Account password. Changing it affects Gmail and every other Google service that uses the same account.

Before starting, make sure you know which Google Account you want to update. If you have several Gmail accounts, check the profile picture or account name in the upper-right corner after signing in.

You may need:

• Your current password, if Google asks you to sign in again.
• Access to a recovery email address, recovery phone, signed-in device, or another verification method already connected to the account.
• A new password that you do not use for another account.

Google decides which verification steps are needed. You may not be asked for every item listed above. Use a private computer when possible. If you must use a shared PC, sign out when you finish and do not let the browser save your password.

How to Change Your Gmail Password on a PC

Here is how to change your Gmail password on a PC through the official Google Account settings:

1. Open {site} in a browser and sign in to the Google Account connected to Gmail.
2. Select your profile picture in the upper-right corner, then select Manage your Google Account.
3. Select Security & sign-in. Depending on the page layout, this option may appear in the left menu or near the top of the page.
4. Find the section labeled How you sign in to Google, then select Password.
5. Verify your identity if prompted. Google may ask you to enter your current password or complete another verification step.
6. Enter the new password in both password fields.
7. Select Change Password to save it.

That completes the process to change a Gmail password on a PC. If you searched for “how do I change my Gmail password on my PC” or “how to change password in Gmail on PC,” remember that the setting is under your Google Account, not inside the Gmail inbox settings.

Do not close the page before the change is confirmed. If the two entries do not match, carefully type the new password again.

If You Forgot Your Current Password

If you cannot enter the current password, use Google Account recovery instead of repeatedly guessing. From the Google sign-in screen, enter the Gmail address and select Forgot password. Follow the questions shown on the screen.

Google may offer one or more recovery methods associated with the account. These can include confirming a prompt on a device where you are already signed in, receiving a code through a recovery method, or answering questions that help establish account ownership. The choices vary by account and situation.

Provide the most accurate answers you can. It can help to use a familiar computer, browser, and location where you have signed in before. If one recovery option is unavailable, look for another option offered on the screen. Google does not guarantee that every account can be recovered, and there is no legitimate way to bypass identity verification.

What Happens After You Change the Password

The new password applies to Gmail and other services connected to that Google Account. It does not change the password for a separate Google Account, even if both accounts are used on the same PC.

Google generally signs the account out of many devices and sessions after a password change or reset. Some devices used to verify your identity, certain connected apps, and some authorized home devices may remain signed in. You may need to enter the new password again in browsers, email programs, or other devices.

If an app stops receiving Gmail after you change your Gmail password on the PC, open that app and follow its sign-in prompt. Enter the new password only on a genuine Google sign-in screen.

If You Cannot Change the Password

First, confirm that you selected the correct account and entered the new password the same way in both fields. If Google cannot verify your identity, return to account recovery and use an available method that belongs to you.

If you no longer have access to the recovery phone or email shown, choose another verification option when one is offered. Do not ask another person to receive a code for you, and never give a verification code to someone who contacts you.

For a managed work or school account, an administrator may control password changes or require a separate procedure. Contact the organization’s administrator through a contact method you already trust.

If you suspect someone changed your password or recovery information, start Google Account recovery immediately. After regaining access, review the account for unfamiliar activity. Avoid anyone claiming they can unlock the account or bypass Google’s checks.

Secure Your Gmail Account Afterward

After you change your Gmail password on the PC, stay in Google Account settings and open Security & sign-in. Review Recent security activity or Recent security events. Mark any unfamiliar event as not yours and follow the security instructions displayed.

Next, find Your devices and select Manage all devices or Manage devices. Review the computers, phones, and other devices using the account. Sign out of devices you no longer use or do not recognize.

Check the recovery phone and recovery email listed in the account. Update information that is outdated, and remove anything you do not recognize. Recovery information can help Google alert you to suspicious activity and verify ownership if you are locked out later.

Finally, open the How you sign in to Google section and select 2-Step Verification. Follow the on-screen setup choices. Two-step verification adds another identity check when someone tries to sign in, helping protect the account even if the password is exposed.