6. Resetting a forgotten password
Steps.
- On the sign-in page, select Forgot password?
- Type your Email address and select Send reset link.
- The reply is the same for every address, so check your inbox and spam folder.
- Open the reset email and select the link. It expires in 30 minutes.
- Type a new password on Choose a new password, then select Update password.
What happens next. Your other signed-in devices are signed out. Sign in again with the new password.
Common problems.
- You are told to wait. Reset links are limited to 3 requests every 5 minutes.
- An old link does not work. Request a new one. Each link works only once in its 30-minute window.