How to Change Your Gmail Account Password for Security Reason

Since Gmail is widely used to communicate in both personal and professional world, it becomes our priority to keep it safe and secured so that none of our confidential data gets leaked. One of the best ways to increase the security of your account is by keep changing the password in every 3 to 4 months. In case, you are unaware about the process of changing the password of your Gmail account, dial Gmail customer service 800 number and seek help from them. However, if you want to go for the shortcut, here are the enlisted steps for changing the password of Gmail account. All you are supposed to do is to read them properly and just follow it.

• All you are supposed to do is to log in to your account by typing your username and password.

• As the home page opens, click on the settings button. It looks exactly like gear or a small cog and is located near the top right corner of your screen.

• From the gear button, a new drop down menu appears in front of the screen, from the same menu, select "Settings." Clicking on it will automatically open up the Settings menu.

• Later, you have to select "Accounts and Import." It's the fourth item from the left of the top of the “Settings” tool bar.

• Now, as you move on to the next step, make sure that you have selected option for "Change Password." It's the first option at the top of the page.

• As soon as you click on the option for changing the password, a new window called "My Account" Will appear in front of the screen.

• On this page, you will be asked to type in your current password. After entering the current password, type in a new password in the new column box.  As you type it, you will see the strength of the password to the left of the new password. Pick new password with a high strength for your own security.

• Now, at the end, you have to click on “Confirm your new password” followed by clicking on "Change Password" button. Once it is done, you can be sure that your new password has been set up.

 

But make sure that even if you are frequently changing the password for security reasons, you must remember the last password that you have set. Failing to this will make you reset the password by taking the help from customer support or just by dialing at Gmail login customer service number.