How to Change Your Google Play Password
Google Play is the Android version of the ITunes store. With Google Play users can download free apps as well as those that cost money to access. There are many free apps such as Facebook, Firefox browser, banking apps, and thousands more. Paid apps include those with a flat fee to download. There are others that require a monthly subscription fee to use, like fitness apps. Google App store users can also make in-app purchases. If you have Google payment information saved to your Google account, you might end up with accidental charges. Add a layer of security by setting up a Google Play password. If you have shred your password information with someone, you may also change your Google Play password.
If you suspect your Google Play account has been compromised or if you have logged into it while traveling or while using public WiFi, then it is suggested that you change your Google Play password. Really, you should change this password and all others on a regular basis to help prevent unwanted use or theft.
To prevent accidental or other unauthorized purchases on Google Play, users can set up a password all purchases, including in-app purchases. This must be done on each device used for the account. This is especially important if you allow your children to use your smartphone of tablet or other device for kid-friendly apps. They may pay for something on accident. Setting up a Google Play password can prevent this. You can always change or reset your Google Account password. Users can also set up a family payment method on Google Play.
Google Play password authentication can be changed or set at any time. To set your device to require a password or authentication for purchases. Change authentication settings on your mobile device
How to Setup a Google Play Password Android
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap Menu hamburger menu in the upper left corner of the app
- Select Settings
- Tap Require authentication for purchases
- Choose a setting (For all purchases, every 30 minutes or never)
- You will be prompted to enter your Google Password to confirm changes
How to Change Google Play Passwords Desktop
- Go to https://play.google.com/store
- Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in
- Under “Sign-in & security,” select Signing in to Google
- Choose Password. You might need to sign in again
- Enter your new password, then select Change Password
How to Change Google Play Password Android
- On an Android device, open your device’s Settings
- Go to Google the select Google Account
- At the top, tap Security
- Under “Signing in to Google,” tap Password
- Enter your new password, then tap Change Password
Change Your Google Play Password iPhone
- Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in
- Under “Sign-in & security,” select Signing in to Google
- Choose Password. You might need to sign in again
- Enter your new password, then select Change Password
Remember that Google Play password settings only work on the device with the account where you add them. If you use your Google Account on more than one device – like a laptop and a phone, you will have to set or change the password on each device.
