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Use Password Checkup to identify and change weak passwords

Increase the security of your online accounts by finding and changing any unsafe passwords. Use Google’s Password Checkup to make sure you have strong passwords in place.

Features are subject to availability. The steps may look different depending on your device.

  1. Step 1 of 7

    Google keeps your account safe from attacks with Password Checkup. Google identifies your weak and reused passwords so you can make new ones and tighten up your security.

    To start, sign in to your Google Account and tap Security at the top.

    Tip: Visit passwords.google.com to open Password Checkup directly.

  2. Step 2 of 7

    Tap Review security tips to open your Security Checkup.

  3. Step 3 of 7

    To review your passwords, tap Your saved passwords.

  4. Step 4 of 7

    Tap Go to Password Checkup.

  5. Step 5 of 7

    Tap Check passwords.

    You may be asked to verify your identity.

  6. Step 6 of 7

    The password checkup will show callouts in yellow if you have any passwords needing review for the following reasons:

    To take action on a recommendation, tap the dropdown arrow at the right.

  7. Step 7 of 7

    From here, you can change passwords if you’ve repeated one across sites, or used a weak one.

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