Account and preferences
Change your password
Update your password to keep your account secure.
Before you start
- You know your current password.
- You are signed in to your account.
Steps
- 1Open the account menu (top right) → Settings.
- 2Find the Security or Password section.
- 3Enter your current password.
- 4Enter your new password.
- 5Enter the new password again to confirm.
- 6Click Save or Update Password.
- 7Sign out and sign back in with the new password to confirm it works.
Expected result
Your account password is updated and the old password no longer works.
Common problems
I forgot my current password.
Sign out and use the Forgot Password link on the sign-in page to reset it by email.
The new password is rejected.
Use at least 8 characters with a mix of letters and numbers. Avoid very simple passwords.
I changed the password but got signed out everywhere.
This is normal security behaviour. Sign back in on all devices with the new password.