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When I changed my password, I received an email from Google that I needed to sign in. Is that normal?

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Yes, that's just a security measure to make sure that you are the owner of the account.

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Is retrieving my old password free, or do I have to pay $9.95?

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No, you shouldn't have to pay anything just to change or retrieve your gmail password. If you are being charged, you might be on a scam website. Check the URL and make sure that you really are on gmail.

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How can I get into Gmail on my other devices if I have forgotten my password?

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Click on "Forgot Password" and it will prompt you to enter your telephone number. They will text you a code to enter on the website which will allow you to change your password.

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If I change my password does it also change my Facebook password?

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No, your Facebook password is completely separate from your Gmail password.

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If I change my Google password, does it change my gmail password?

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It all depends on whether you press a button that says allow to change password to Gmail. Otherwise, no it shouldn't. If it does just type the new password you made and then you will be all good.

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What can I do if I forgot my password and lost my phone?

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In Gmail, you will have a recovery phone line so you don't get locked out of your account. Use that. If that doesn't work, create a new account.

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Every time I type in a new password I get the message that "Passwords do not match. Please try again". What should I do?

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Take time to make sure you are entering each character correctly for both password fields. You can click the Eye button next to the password field to display it as you type, which will make it easier to ensure that they match.

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How do I change "gmail" password? Every time I search help on changing email password, I always come across Google password change instructions. My Gmail and Google passwords are different. Does anybody have any clue?

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Gmail uses the same password as your Google account. If you have a Gmail account that uses a different password than your Google account, you actually have two Google accounts. The process for changing the password on both is the same. Visit the Google My Account site and sign in with the Gmail account that you want to change the password for.

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How do I insert a user photo?

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Up in the top corner of Gmail or whatever Google service you are on, click on the icon where you sign out. There should be a letter, the first letter of your name in a circle or a blue silhouette of a person, it should say "Change" under it. Click that, and upload a photo, then adjust the cropping and click "OK."

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How many characters should I have for a password?

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According to a study at Georgia Tech Research Institute, your password should be at least 12 random characters long (and include letters, numbers, and symbols).

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How do I reset my Gmail password if I can't remember the last password I had?

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You can use your phone number if you have a verified account.

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How do I see my Gmail password and is it same as signing in to Google?

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To change your password, click your profile photo and "Manage my Google account" and go to the tab "Personal info" and you can see and change your password there. The password is for your Google/Gmail account which is also shared with YouTube since that site is connected to Google.

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I am worried someone will hack my Gmail account. How do I secure it?

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You can add extra security measures so your account is more secure. Go to "Manage my Google account" and to the "Security" tab. Look at what you can use such as 2-step verification and backup recovery options. If you did not set any of this, Google will send emails reminding you about it. Also, use a secure password and don't save it if you're on a shared device.

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