How to change a password on a Chromebook

As such, you can also change your Chromebook password from any device where you're logged into the respective Google account.

How to change a Chromebook password

With that said, your Chromebook password and your Google account password are the same. Therefore, you can change this password on Chrome browser (or any other browser) in the usual way. In other words, you're using a single password for all the services and devices connected to your Google account.

Step 1. On the Chromebook, open the Chrome browser.

( Note: If you set Chrome to open a custom website on launch, manually navigate to Google.com .)

Step 2. Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 3. Select Manage your Google Account ( Account Management ).

Step 4. Navigate to the option compartment left of the screen and click on Security ( Security ).

Step 5. Scroll down to the Signing in to Google  ( Log on Google ).

Step 6. Click the Password ( password ).

Step 7. Enter your current password, then select Next ( Next ).

Step 8. If prompted, enter your two-factor authentication code.

Step 9. Enter the new password, confirm the new password, and then click Change Password (T or change password ).

( Note: This process will not only change your Chromebook password, but also your Google account. Next time you use any other Google service or device, such as YouTube or an Android phone. , you must login with a new password ).

Change your Chromebook password on another device.

As stated above. Your Chromebook password and Google account password are the same. So changing your Chromebook password on another Google-signed-in device can cause some unwanted 'side effects'.

Specifically, when you use your Chromebook to change your password, the Chromebook automatically syncs with your Google account. The new password will be active immediately.

However, let's say your Chromebook is off and you change your Google account password with another device. In that case, you may need to enter your old password to sign in to your Chromebook. Once you sign in, your Chromebook will sync with your Google account and a new password is accepted.

Turn on two-factor authentication and save backup codes

Two-Factor Authentication is an added security feature that helps prevent anyone from signing in to your Chromebook or Google account without your permission.

Google's two-factor verification is called 2-step verification. When you enable this feature, and provide your phone number to Google, the server will send you a text message containing a separate code every time you log into your Google account on a new device. If someone tries to sign in without the code, they won't be given access to your account.

To enable 2-step verification on your Google account (Chromebook), do the following:

Do the same thing when you want to change your Google account password up to the step: 'Scroll down to the Signing in to Google section'.

Step 1. Click on 2-Step Verification ( 2-Step Verification )

Step 2. Scroll down and select Get Started ( Start ).

Step 3. Enter your current password, then select Next ( Next ).

Step 4. Select the device that will receive the security prompt from Google. Alternatively, you can select another option and set the Security Key ( Security Key ) or receive text messages ( text messages ) or voice call.

Step 5. Select Yes ( Yes ) from the device of your choice.

Step 6. Add backup options by entering a mobile phone number or select U se the Backup Option ( Using other backup options ) to use backup codes.

Step 7. If you choose to receive reminders sent to your mobile phone, enter the code, and then click Next ( Next ).

Step 8. Click Turn On ( Enable ) to complete the process.

If you enable a backup code, make special notes of it in mind. These are the codes you can use in case you lose access to your phone. 

Micah Soto

Update 07 January 2021