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How Do You Change Your Login.gov Password?

Find out how to change your Login.gov password while signed in and what to do if you cannot access the normal settings path.

Direct answer

To change your Login.gov password while signed in, open your Login.gov account settings, choose the password option, enter your current password, and create a new password that meets Login.gov rules. If you cannot sign in, use Login.gov's trouble-signing-in help and password reset path instead.

signed-in account + current password + new 12-character password = changed Login.gov password

Password path

Signed in

Account settings password change

Need current password

Forgot password

Trouble signing in

Reset path differs

Verified account

Check personal key status

May need reactivation

Weak password

Create 12+ character password

Avoid reused passwords

Still blocked

May involve authentication-method access

Situation	Use	Caution
Signed in	Account settings password change	Need current password
Forgot password	Trouble signing in	Reset path differs
Verified account	Check personal key status	May need reactivation
Weak password	Create 12+ character password	Avoid reused passwords
Still blocked	Login.gov help	May involve authentication-method access

Password and authentication are separate

Changing a password does not replace your authentication methods. Keep your phone, app, security key, or backup codes current too.

Change the password

1Sign in to Login.gov.
2Open account settings.
3Choose the password change option.
4Enter your current password and create a new password.
5Save the change and review authentication methods before signing out.

FAQ

Can I change my Login.gov password while signed in?

Yes. Login.gov provides a signed-in account-settings path for changing your password.

What if I forgot my Login.gov password?

Use Login.gov's trouble-signing-in help and password reset path instead of the normal signed-in change-password flow.

Why does Login.gov mention the personal key after a reset?

Sources & method

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