How to Change Password in Gmail App
Gmail App provides secure data handling. While making a Gmail account, it asks for a password to log in for the user's data security. But sometimes we want to change the Password in Gmail App due to security and privacy reasons. It can be done easily without any extra effort in the App itself.
Steps to Change Password in Gmail App: 9 Steps
Step 1- Open Gmail App: On your device, whether iOS or Android, start Gmail App by clicking on its icon.
If your device doesn't have the App, you can download it from Play Store. After downloading it, an icon will be available among other icons on your device. And you can open it by clicking on it.
Step 2- Tap on Profile Icon: Once your App has started, the main page will appear to you as shown in the image below. There will be your profile icon in the upper right corner of it.
Click on the profile icon as the red arrow shows in the example below.
Step 3- Tap on Manage Account: A dialogue box will appear after tapping the profile icon.
It includes your registered name and email id at the top. Below this, there is a column present as "Manage your Google account". Tap on it.
For your reference image is enclosed. You can follow the instructions depicted by the red arrow in the picture.
Step 4- Slide Tags: Once you enter into managing settings, there will be a bar to access different options.
You can select any one of them by sliding the bar to the left and clicking on it.
Step 5- Tap on Security: Now you have to slide the bar to the left and select the Security title.
Step 6- Tap on Password: In the security option, signing-in details will come up. It includes Password with the date when it last changed. Click on Password as shown by the red arrow in the image.
Step 7- Enter Previous Password: Now enter the previously set password to log in.
You have to enter the current login password here. Once you have entered the Password, click on "Next".
Step 8- Enter New Password: Once the current password is verified, Gmail will ask for New Password to be set for future login. Enter your new Password in the column.
To make a strong password, follow the guidelines instructed on the same Password changing page.
Step 9- Enter Password Again and Tap on Change Password: Here you need to confirm the password by entering it again.
And click on "Change password" to set the new password finally.
Hence to keep your account safer you can follow these steps to change your password. You can follow these steps on iOS and Android mobile phones to change the password of the Gmail App.
Tips
- Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines (☰) in the upper left-hand corner of the screen to open the menu.
- Scroll down and tap on "Settings."
- Select the Gmail account for which you want to change the password.
- Tap on "Manage your Google Account."
- Tap on "Security" from the left-hand menu.
FAQs
What guidelines apply to Gmail passwords?
You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols as passwords (ASCII-standard characters only). However, you can also follow the instructions while entering a new password by Gmail.
What are the two basic rules for passwords?
Two basic rules for passwords are as follows:-
- Use more than eight characters.
- Always use different passwords for different platforms.
How many times does Gmail allow you to change Passwords?
You may change the password as many times as you wish. But I prefer you not change the password again and again as it affects the account's security.
I have entered the password "^9876abcd" but Gmail not accepting it. Can you tell me the reason?
There are two mistakes in your password. Firstly it should not be started with the "^" symbol. Secondly, it should contain a Capital letter at least.
How can I view all of my Gmail passwords?
To access Passwords, go to Settings. Choose the settings cog icon on the right under the Google Autofill service area. Click Passwords.