you should avoid including personal information in your password that you often share with others; such as your birth date, phone number, and the name of your pet or child.
- You can change any web-based email password, such as Gmail, Hotmail, or Outlook, in your account settings.
- If you use an email client to check your email, make sure to update settings with your new password after changing it.
Gmail
Log into the Gmail website using your Gmail account. You can't change your Gmail password using the mobile app. If you are trying to reset your password because you can't access your account, click here.
Click the Gear button and select "Settings".
Click the "Accounts and Import" tab.
Click the "Change password" link.
Enter your current password, and then enter your new password. You will need to type it twice to confirm it. Click here for tips on creating a strong yet easy-to-remember password. EXPERT TIP Brandon Phipps Brandon Phipps Technology Specialist Brandon Phipps is a Technology Specialist based in Bakersfield, CA. He is the owner of Second Star Technologies and specializes in Managed IT Services for small and mid-sized businesses in Bakersfield, CA. With over 23 years of experience, he offers expert cloud computing, cybersecurity, and network management solutions. Brandon is a committed community member and coach who leads and innovates in tech and sports coaching. His dedication to local businesses and communities is evident in his hands-on, tailored approach to IT solutions. Brandon Phipps Brandon Phipps Technology Specialist Secure your digital life with online password best practices. Choose a long, easy-to-remember passphrase as your password. You should also avoid using the same password for multiple services or websites. Use web browser password managers to create and securely store your passwords.
Click "Change Password" to save your new password. Your Gmail password is the same password for all of Google's products and services, including Drive, YouTube, and Hangouts. If you are logged into any Google services, such as on your mobile phone, you will be prompted to log in with your new password.
Adjust your mail client settings (if necessary). If you're using Outlook or another email program to manage your Gmail account, you'll need to change the password in your account settings in Outlook. Click here for instructions.
Yahoo! Mail
Log into the Yahoo! Mail website using your Yahoo! account. If you are trying to reset your password because you aren't able to get into your account, click here.
Hover over the Gear button and select "Account Info".
Click the "Account security" tab on the left.
Click "Change password".
Enter your new password. You will need to type it twice to confirm it. Click here for tips on creating a strong yet easy-to-remember password.
Click "Continue" to save your new password. Your Yahoo! Mail password is the same password for all other Yahoo! products, including Yahoo! Messenger and Yahoo! Finance.
Adjust your mail client settings (if necessary). If you're using Outlook or another email program to manage your Yahoo! account, you'll need to change the password in your account settings in Outlook. Click here for instructions.
Outlook.com (Hotmail)
Log into the Outlook.com website using your Microsoft or Hotmail account. Outlook.com is the new name for Hotmail. If you can't access your account because you don't remember your password, click here.
Click your account name in the upper-right corner. This will often be your real name.
Select "Account settings". You will be prompted to enter your password again.
Click the "Change password" link in the "Security & privacy" section.
Select from the options on how to receive the "code". Click here for tips on creating a strong yet easy-to-remember password.
Click on "Send Code". Your Outlook.com password is the same for all other products linked with that Microsoft Account. This can include Windows 8, Xbox Live, Skype, and more.
Adjust your mail client settings (if necessary). If you're using Outlook or another email program to manage your Outlook.com account, you'll need to change the password in your account settings in Outlook. Click here for instructions.
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