I forgot my password (2024)

FAQs

How can I reset my Google password if I forgot it? ›

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?

What is Password Reset? Password Reset is an administrative action, where only a designated administrator has the required permission to reset a user's password. When an existing user forgets his/her current password and requires access to his/her entitlements, user can request a password reset.

To find the list of accounts with saved passwords, you can go to passwords.google.com or view your passwords in the Google Password Manager on your device. To delete a password: Select an account, then tap Delete. Export passwords.

If you can't unlock your phone, you'll need to erase it. Then you can set it up again and set a new screen lock. If you can't sign in to your Google Account, learn how to recover your account.

If you're using an Android (or an iPhone with Chrome), you can view your Google password and other saved passwords in Password Manager. On an iPhone, you'll usually find your Google password in Settings > Passwords.

To get started, head to g.co/recover and enter your Gmail address. If possible, try the following to make recovery easier: Use a computer, phone, or tablet you've previously used to sign into your account. Use the same browser that you usually do, like Chrome or Safari.

In most cases, you can reset your password by answering a series of security questions or by requesting an email that contains a password reset link.

Which is correct, forgot password or forget password? ›

They are both correct. “I forgot the password” makes it sound like you are describing something in the past. So, for instance, you are telling your friend something that happened at work earlier that day, and part of that story is how you forgot the password you needed.

You can access the Account Recovery form from the password-assistance page by selecting "I don't know my password," entering your username, and clicking the link to verify your identity on the following page.

Reset your Apple ID password on your iPhone or other trusted Apple device. Go to Settings. Tap your name > Sign-In & Security > Change Password. Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.