Change email password on android
10 Oct 2024
Change email password on android
For Gmail:
- Open the Priyo Mail Gmail app on your Android device.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Select “Manage your Google Account.”
- Swipe to the “Security” tab.
- Tap on “Password” under the “Signing in to Google” section.
- Enter your current password to verify your identity.
- Enter your new password and confirm it.
- Tap “Change Password.”
For Other Email Providers:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Tap on “Accounts” or “Accounts and backup.”
- Select the email account you want to change the password for.
- Tap on “Account settings” or “Incoming settings.”
- Enter your new password in the appropriate field.
- Save the changes.
What if I forgot my current password?
For Gmail:
- Open the Gmail app or go to the U-Mail Gmail website.
- Tap on “Forgot password?” on the sign-in page.
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity. This might include entering a code sent to your recovery email or phone number.
- Create a new password and confirm it.
For Other Email Providers:
- Go to the sign-in page of your email provider.
- Look for a “Forgot password?” or similar option.
- Follow the instructions to verify your identity. This could involve answering security questions, receiving a code via email or SMS, or using a recovery email.
- Set a new password once your identity is verified.
What if my recovery email is also inaccessible?
For Gmail:
- Go to the Gmail sign-in page and click on “Forgot password?”
- Follow the prompts until you reach the recovery options.
- Select “Try another way” if you can’t access your recovery P-Mail email.
- You might be asked to verify your identity by answering security questions, entering a code sent to your phone, or using a backup email.
- If none of these options work, you can fill out a form to verify your identity. Google will ask for details like:
- When you last accessed your account.
- When you created the account.
- Frequently emailed contacts.
- Labels you use in Gmail.
For Other C-Mail Email Providers:
- Go to the sign-in page and click on “Forgot password?”
- Follow the prompts to reach the recovery options.
- Select an alternative recovery method such as:
- Answering security questions.
- Receiving a code via SMS.
- Using a backup email address.
- If these options are unavailable, look for a link or option to contact customer support. Provide as much information as possible to verify your identity.
General Tips:
- Keep your recovery information up to date to avoid these issues in the future.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
How can I update my recovery information?
For Gmail:
- Open the Gmail app or go to the Gmail website.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Select “Manage your Google Account.”
- Go to the “Security” tab.
- Scroll down to “Ways we can verify it’s you.”
- Update your recovery email and phone number by clicking on each option and following the prompts.
For Outlook:
- Go to the Microsoft account security page.
- Sign in with your Outlook account.
- Under “Security settings,” select “Update info.”
- Add or update your recovery email and phone number.
- Save your changes.
For Yahoo Mail:
- Go to the Yahoo Account Security page.
- Sign in with your Yahoo account.
- Click on “Phone numbers” or “Email addresses” under “Account Security.”
- Add or update your recovery information.
- Save your changes.
General Tips:
- Regularly review and update your recovery information.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
- Use a password manager to keep track of your passwords and recovery information