What To Know
- You should change your Google password if you suspect your account was hacked or if you open the Settings app, tap Passwords, tap Security Recommendations, and see Google in the list.
- If you forgot your password, open Settings, tap Passwords, tap Google, then tap Change Password, and follow the steps on your iPhone as directed.
Is it time to change your Google password? If you have to ask, the answer is probably yes. Don't worry; whether you've had a recent security scare or you want to proactively refresh your login information, we'll show you how to change your Google password in just a few easy steps.
How to Reset Password for Google on iPhone & iPad
I learned how to change my Google password on my iPhone when my phone gave me a security recommendation to reset the password because I'd used it for another account (silly, I know, but I haven't always been tech savvy!). If you need to learn how to change a Google account password for the same reason, or just because it's been a while, here's how:
- Open the Settings app.
![open iphone settings app]( "open iphone settings app")
- Tap Passwords.
![tap passwords in iphone settings]( "tap passwords in iphone settings")
- Enter your passcode, or use FaceID or Touch ID to access your passwords.
![unlock passwords with face id]( "unlock passwords with face id")
- Tap Google or Gmail.
![tap google account you want to reset password for]( "tap google account you want to reset password for")
- Tap the dots in the Password field to reveal your password, then tap Copy Password.
![tap copy password]( "tap copy password")
- Tap Change Password on Website to change your Google password.
![tap change password on website]( "tap change password on website")
- Touch and hold the password field, then tap Tap Paste to enter the password you copied in step 5. If you have more than one Google account, you'll want to make sure that the correct one is selected.
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- Tap Next.
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- If you've enabled iCloud Keychain, tap Use Strong Password. Tap Other Options to further customize your password.
![tap use strong password to reset my google password from iphone]( "tap use strong password to reset my google password from iphone")
- Google may want you to add information to your account profile. Tap Not now to move on.
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- Tap Change password.
![tap change password to change google password on iphone]( "tap change password to change google password on iphone")
- Tap Update Password to update your password in your iCloud Keychain.
![tap update password to update icloud keychain]( "tap update password to update icloud keychain")
- Tap Change Password one more time to confirm resetting your Google password.
![tap change password one more time to confirm]( "tap change password one more time to confirm")
Now you know how to change your Google password on an iPhone or iPad! If these steps haven't worked for you, please contact Google Help for more support. Also, be sure to check out our free Tip of the Day for more great Google and Gmail tutorials!
FAQ
- How do I change my email password on my iPhone? We have a quick and easy tutorial on how to change your email password that includes Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and other accounts.
- How do I reset my Apple ID password? We have a step-by-step guide for what to do if you forgot your Apple ID password, and how to reset your Apple ID password or iCloud password.
- What if I forget my iPad or iPhone passcode? If you forgot your iPhone passcode, we have a walkthrough that shows you how to recover your iPhone passcode with iCloud, Recover Mode, or iTunes.
