Gmail account change password

08 Oct 2024

Gmail account change password

1.Open your Priyo Gmail Google Account:

• Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in if you aren’t already.

2.Navigate to Security:

• On the left-hand side, click on Security.

3.Find the Password Section:

• Under the section “How you sign in to Google,” click on Password. You might need to sign in again.

4.Change Your Password:

• Enter your current password, then enter your new password and confirm it. Click Change Password to save your changes.

What if I don't remember my current password?

Go to the Temp mail Google Sign-In Page:

• Visit accounts.google.com.

Click on “Forgot password?”:

• On the sign-in page, click on Forgot password?.

Verify Your Identity:

• Google will ask you to verify your identity. This might include:
• Entering the last password you remember.
• Receiving a verification code on your recovery email or phone number.
• Answering security questions.

Follow the Instructions:

• Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password. Once verified, you can create a new password.

Can I use a security key for account recovery?

Set Up Your Security Key:

• Make sure your security key is registered with your U-Mail Google account. You can do this by going to myaccount.google.com/security and adding your security key under the “2-Step Verification” section.

Account Recovery:

• If you need to recover your account, Google might prompt you to use your security key as one of the verification methods. This usually happens if you have set up your security key as a trusted device.

Follow the Prompts:

• During the recovery process, follow the on-screen instructions to use your security key. This might involve inserting the key into your device or tapping it if it’s a wireless key.

How do I set up a security key?

Get a Security Key:

• Purchase a compatible security key, such as the Titan Security Key from Google or other FIDO-compliant keys like YubiKey.

Open Your Google Account:

• Go to myaccount.google.com/security and sign in if you aren’t already.

Navigate to 2-Step Verification:

• Under the “Signing in to Google” section, click on 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in again.

Add a Security Key:

• Scroll down to the “Add more second steps to verify it’s you” section and click on Add security key.

Register Your Security Key:

• Follow the on-screen instructions to register your security key. This usually involves inserting the key into your device’s USB port or tapping it if it’s a wireless key.

Complete the Setup:

• Once registered, your security key will be added to your account. You can now use it as a second step to verify your identity when signing in.