How to Change the Gmail Password on Your Android or iPhone

You should update your passwords regularly to keep your accounts as secure as possible. This article explains how to change your Gmail credentials in the app for Android 4.4 or later and iOS 11 or newer.

How to Change Your Google Password on an Android Device

Take the following steps to change your Gmail password on an Android smartphone or tablet:

1. Tap the hamburger menu (the three horizontal lines) located in the upper-left corner of the Gmail app.

2. Tap Settings in the drop-down menu.

3. On the Settings screen, tap your Gmail address.

4. Tap Manage your Google Account.

5. On the Google Account screen, tap Personal Info.

6. Tap Password.

7. Enter your current Gmail password, then tap Next.

8. Enter your desired new password in the New password field and again in the Confirm new password field.

9. Tap Change Password to complete the process.

How to Change Your Gmail Password on iPhone

Take the following steps to change your Gmail password on your iPhone and other iOS devices.

1. Open the Gmail app and log in.

2. Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) located in the upper-left corner.

3. When the menu appears, scroll to the bottom and tap Settings.

4. Tap your Google email address located near the top of the Settings screen.

5. In the Account section, select Manage your Google Account.

6. On the Google Account screen, tap Security.

   You may have to swipe across the top of the screen to locate the Security heading.

7. Tap Password under Signing in to Google.

8. Enter your current Gmail password, then tap Next.

9. Enter your desired new password in the New password field and again in the Confirm new password field. 

10. Tap Change Password to complete the process. You'll see a confirmation screen that says your password has changed.