Before you start
- The link from the reset email. It works once and expires in 30 minutes.
Steps
- Open the link. The page says Choose a new password.
- Type the New password: 12 to 128 characters.
- Type it again in Type the new password again.
- Tap Save new password.
- You see "Password changed. Sign in with your new password." Sign in.
Good to know
- Saving a new password signs you out everywhere.
- If two-step sign-in is on, it stays on. You still need your authenticator code.
Common problems
- "The two passwords are not the same." The two boxes differ. Type the same password in both.
- "This reset link is not valid any more. Ask for a new one." It was used or it expired. Tap Ask for a new link.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long should my password be?
12 to 128 characters.
Will I stay signed in on my phone?
No. All devices are signed out. Sign in again with the new password.