FAQs
Change your password
- Open your device's Settings app and tap Google. Manage your Google Account.
- At the top, tap Security.
- Under "How you sign in to Google," tap Password. You might need to sign in.
- Enter your new password, then tap Change Password.
If you forgot both your security question answers, there are two things you can do. If you have a computer that you have chosen to “Remember computer” on, you can log in on that computer and reset your security questions.
How do I recover my password? ›
On Android, go to Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password > Forgot password, then choose a recovery method. On an iPhone, iPad, or computer, go to https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery to recover your password.
How do I change my password settings? ›
Android
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Lock screen.
- Tap Screen lock. If presented, enter the current PIN or Pattern.
- Tap PIN.
- Enter a new complex* six-digit PIN, then tap Continue.
- Re-enter the complex six-digit PIN then tap OK.
How to recover Gmail password without phone number or recovery email?
- Step 1: Visit the Google Account Recovery Page. ...
- Step 2: Type in your Gmail username or ID. ...
- Step 3: Choose “Try Another Way to Sign In” ...
- Step 4: Verification Using Another Device. ...
- Step 5: Waiting for the Password Reset Link. ...
- Step 6: Resetting Your Password.
The answer to a good security question should be obvious. In addition, it should be easy to remember, but at the same time remain secret to others. The answer should be immediately remembered as soon as the user receives the security question.
Why do I have to answer security questions? ›
Security questions are usually used by banks, online services, etc. The purpose of asking such questions is to add another layer of security alongside your password.
What do you write in a security answer? ›
According to the Good Security Questions website, answers to a good security question should meet these criteria:
- Safe: Cannot be guessed or researched.
- Stable: Does not change over time.
- Memorable: Can be remembered.
- Simple: Is precise, easy, and consistent.
- Many: Has many possible answers.
Passwords are case-sensitive (it matters whether they have capital or lower-case letters), so check that you didn't get the case of one of the letters wrong. The password you enter can also be represented in a different way — as a string of characters in hexadecimal (numbers 0-9 and letters a-f) called a pass key.
Why do I forget my password? ›
It's possible to forget passwords if they are not used very often. However, if someone is forgetting a password they use regularly, it may be a case of dyslexia or amnesia. One of these two is related to short-term memory loss. Such a thing can affect recalling passwords one uses on a daily basis.
All you need to do is open the browser, go to the 'Settings' page, and then click 'Passwords'. From there you can view your saved passwords, and you'll find the ones that were deleted. Just click on the ones you need to recover, and they'll be back in your Google Chrome account!
Where is manage passwords in settings? ›
To manage your passwords from your home screen, follow these steps:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Select Passwords & accounts.
- Under the Autofill service section for Google, select the settings cog icon on the right.
- Tap Passwords. ...
- Under the Google Play services section, tap the Password Manager entry to continue.
View and use passwords
To view a list of accounts with saved passwords, go to passwords.google.com in any browser or view your passwords in Chrome. To view passwords, you need to sign in again. To view a password: Select an account and then preview your password. To delete a password: Select an account and then Delete.
How do I find out what my Google password is? ›
If you've forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it through the Google website. On your phone or computer web browser, go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password. Was this information helpful?
How can I see my email password? ›
If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website.
- On your device or computer, open your web browser and go here.
- Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account.
- Complete the word verification process.
Step 1: Launch Chrome on Android, tap the ellipses and tap Settings. Step 2: Scroll and locate Password Manager option and tap it. Step 3: Any passwords stored in your Google Account will reflect here. So, if your Gmail password is stored in Chrome on your computer, you will also find it stored here.
