You'll always need to enter a password to log in to your Chromebook. If your password is too long or if someone else knows it, you can easily switch to a new one. Let's check out how to change your Chromebook password in two ways.
1. Change Chromebook password from Chromebook
Your Chromebook password is the same as the Google Account password (i.e., your Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) that you used to sign in to your Chromebook. If you need to change your Chromebook password, all you need to do is change your Google Account password.
Now, you can do this either from your Chromebook or from any other device. Let's check out the steps to change your Chromebook password from the Chromebook itself.
- Open Chrome browser on your device. Chrome book.
- Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner and select “Manage your Google Account.”
- Will be opened Google account page. Click "Safety" from the left sidebar.
- Scroll down on the page that opens and click on "password" located under the How to sign in to Google section.
- Enter your current password and press the button. "the following".
- Type the new password twice in the provided boxes and click the button. "change password".
Congratulations! You've successfully changed your Chromebook password.
2. Change your Chromebook password from any other device
Since your Chromebook password is your Google Account password, you can sign in to your Google Account in a browser from any other device—mobile or PC—and change your password. Simply open Google account page , log in to your account, and follow steps 3 to 6 of the above method to change your password.
However, please note that this method will not be useful if you have forgotten your Chromebook password. This is because your Chromebook will need your old password to log in. Once you log in with your old password, your Chromebook will then need an internet connection to sync the new password and activate it on your ChromeOS device.
How to change your password on ChromeOS if you forgot it
Unfortunately, there is no way to log in to your Chromebook if you forgot your Chromebook password, except Reset ChromebookThis is because even if you change your Google Account password on another device, your Chromebook will need the old password to log in for the first time before the new password can sync.
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What happens when you change your Chromebook password?
If you change your Google Account password from your Chromebook, you'll still be signed in to your Chromebook but will be signed out of your Google Account on other devices. You'll also be signed out of third-party apps or smart home devices that access your Google Account.
How to Change Your Chromebook PIN
Google allows you to use a PIN to sign in to your Chromebook instead of your Google Account password. If you have enabled sign-in with a PIN, follow these steps to change your Chromebook's PIN.
- Click Time In the lower right corner of your Chromebook to open Quick Settings.Then click on the icon "Settings".
- Go to “Security and Privacy” From the left sidebar click on “Lock screen and sign in” in the right panel.
- Enter your Google account password in the pop-up window and press the button. "to be sure".
- Click “Change the PIN” Next to your PIN or password.
- Enter the new six-digit PIN and click the button. "Continue". You will need to enter it twice.
That's it. You've successfully changed your Chromebook's PIN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How do I remove the password from my Chromebook?
The answer: You can't remove the password from your Chromebook. However, you can switch to a PIN instead of your password. To do this, go to Chromebook Settings -> Security & Privacy -> Lock Screen & Sign InSelect PIN or Password and set up the PIN.
Q2: How to fix Chromebook password not updating
The answer: If your Chromebook continues to ask for an old password even after you shut down your computer, you should ensure that your Chromebook has a working internet connection. Also, try using Wi-Fi instead of a mobile hotspot. Next, disable the VPN on your Chromebook, or add "googleapis.com" to your VPN whitelist. You can also try logging out manually by clicking the Sign Out icon in the Quick Settings panel instead of shutting down your Chromebook.
Q3: What is my Chromebook's email address?
The answer: If you forgot your Chromebook's email address, don't worry. Turn on your Chromebook and tap the small down arrow next to your name on the lock screen. You'll see your registered email address.
