You can change your Google password at any time in less than a few minutes. In case you’ve forgotten your Google password, we’ve also included step-by-step instructions for how to recover it.

Keep in mind that it’s a good idea to change your Google password every few months.

There are countless reasons why you might want to change your Google password, from a potential security breach to a newfound need for privacy. And even if you don’t have a specific reason in mind, it’s always a wise decision to change your password every few months in order to keep your account secure.

If you forgot your password, you might also need to recover it. The process for recovering your password is slightly different than the process for changing it.

Below, you’ll find two step-by-step guides: One for changing your Google password, and another for recovering your Google password.

How to change your Google password

1. First, go to your Google account, which you can find at myaccount.google.com .

2. On the left-hand side of the page, click on the tab that says “Security.”

3. Then, under “Signing in to Google,” you’ll see a tab that says “Password,” with information on the last time you changed your password next to it.

4. Click on “Password.”

5. You’ll be prompted to enter your current password. Once you’ve entered your current password, you’ll be taken to a new screen.

6. Here, you will enter your new password and then re-enter it to confirm.

7. Once you’ve selected your new password, click “Change Password,” and you’re set!

Keep in mind that changing your Google password here means you’ll likely need to change it in other areas, too. Write your new password down so you’ll remember it if you’re prompted to input it in Gmail, Google Home, or any other devices where you’re logged in to Google.

How to recover your Google password

Perhaps you got a new laptop or iPad, and you have no idea what your Google password is. You’ve tried many different options to no avail. If this is the case, you’ll need to recover your password. Here’s how.

1. First, go to the web address for account recovery, which is: accounts.google.com/signin/recovery .

2. Once there, you’ll be prompted to enter the email address associated with the account you’d like to recover.

3. You’ll then be prompted to enter the last password you remember.

4. Next, you’ll reach a screen titled “Account Recovery.” Here, you’ll request a verification code via cell phone or another email address associated with your account.

5. Once you enter the verification code you received, you’ll be able to reset your password.

If you don’t have a cell phone number or another email address associated with your account, there will be other ways to verify the account by answering security questions, such as when you started your Account.

How to change your Google password, or recover it if you’ve forgotten it

Do I put the wax ring on the toilet or the flange?

Place the Wax Ring and Toilet

Do not be tempted to stack up two wax rings because this setup tends to leak. Installing a flange extender or using an extra-thick wax ring will work much better in the long run. Place the wax ring on the closet flange, not on the toilet.

Are toilet wax rings universal?

Toilet wax rings are universal but the size has to be right. A wax ring will either have a standard thickness or a double thickness. As a rule of thumb, if the toilet flange is installed flush of the floor you will need a standard thickness wax ring.

Can you install a toilet without a wax ring?

Wax-free toilet seals are made out of a heavy duty rubber, so they’re flexible enough to shimmy into the flange without smearing a wax ring. Wax-free seals can also be reused. As long as they’re still attached to the bowl in good condition, you can reinstall the toilet without replacing the seal.

Do Waxless toilet rings work?

All of the wax style rings, waxless rings, or gasket seals will work if installed properly. Some of the new waxless style toilet seals have a longer seal or can be stacked which can make it easy for anyone to set a toilet without leaks.

Is there something better than a wax ring?

That is why Fluidmaster has introduced the Better Than Wax no leaks, worry-free toilet seal. Plus, you don’t have to worry about getting wax on your hands, floor, and toilet. Better Than Wax includes a stackable wax-free seal, slide-on spacer, and no rust brass bolts and hardware.

What toilet seal do plumbers recommend?

Wax rings were the most popular choice for plumbers for many years. Wax rings are made from either beeswax, petroleum or other ingredients depending on the manufacturer. These rings provide a pliable seal between the flange and the toilet bowl.

Should you caulk around base of toilet?

Caulk prevents a fouling area. If mop water, bathtub water, or a less pleasant “bathroom liquid” gets underneath the toilet, there is no way to clean it up. Caulking around the base of the toilet will prevent this from happening.

How often should you change toilet wax ring?

The wax keeps water from leaking as it passes from the toilet to the drain pipe. It also seals against foul sewer gas odors. A wax seal will often last the life of the toilet, 20 or 30 years, without needing to be changed.

How long does a toilet wax ring last?

The wax ring is exactly what it sounds like: a ring made of sticky wax that helps form a watertight seal between the bottom of the toilet and the sewer pipe. It requires no maintenance and can last 30 or more years, often as long as the toilet itself. But sometimes wax rings can dry out, crumble, and fail prematurely.

Why do toilet wax rings fail?

One very common cause of wax ring problems is loose toilets. If the toilet is not firmly mounted, or gets loose to the point where it rocks a bit, it can cause the wax ring to lose its seal. When installed, a wax ring is compressed to fit the flange and the toilet, creating the seal.

Why does my toilet smell like a sewer?

Common Causes of Sewer Smell in House

evaporation of water in the P-trap piping. broken seal around the toilet in the wax ring or the caulk. A burst pipe. tree’s roots have grown into or have caused damage to your sewer pipes.

Why does the bathroom smell after I poop?

It is often the bacteria (both alive and deceased) in our poop that make it smell (1). These bacteria produce gases, which cause the infamous ‘pooey’ smell. Our faeces also contain water, protein, undigested food (mainly fibre), and other waste products (1).

Why does my toilet stink so bad?

Sewer Bacteria

As bacteria begin to reproduce and multiply inside your toilet bowl, they can cause a foul smell that remains even after you clean your toilet. Fortunately, getting rid of tiny microorganisms from the sewer is fairly simple. Pour several cups of bleach into the flush valve of your toilet.

Is sewage smell in bathroom dangerous?

Sewer gas is a byproduct of the breakdown of natural human waste. The hydrogen sulfide in sewer gas is what gives it its signature rotten egg smell. Sewer gas isn’t necessarily toxic at low levels. However, chronic exposure, or higher levels of exposure, can cause symptoms of sewer gas poisoning.

Why does a fart stink?

Gases are also what can make farts smell bad. Tiny amounts of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane combine with hydrogen sulfide (say: SUHL-fyde) and ammonia (say: uh-MOW-nyuh) in the large intestine to give gas its smell.

How do I fix a smelly toilet p trap?

If the smell persists, try pouring a quart of water into every drain in your home, including the sink and the toilet. If the odor remains after running water through all drains, you are probably dealing with an old or leaky P–trap. For the best results, contact a professional plumber to examine and replace your P–trap.

Why does my bathroom smell like sewer after I shower?

Leaky Pipes

Leaky pipes in your bathroom walls or under the shower will allow sewer gases — also known as hydrogen sulfide — to escape, so you may notice the shower drain smells like rotten eggs or sewage.

Is sewer smell in house dangerous?

Answer: Only under extremely unusual circumstances. Although hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas, it will not harm people at the concentrations that exist in a house with sewer gas odor problems. Studies have shown that hydrogen sulfide has a depressant effect on the central nervous system in concentrations above 150 ppm.

How do you get rid of a sewer smell?

Baking soda and vinegar

Start by pouring ¼ cup of baking soda down the drain, and then leave it for about 10 minutes. Then, follow it with one cup of vinegar. Let the mixture fizzle and work for a few minutes, and then finish by turning on the water and running the disposal to clear out any leftover food waste.

You can move Google Authenticator to a new phone so that your new device can gain an additional level of security through two-step authentication. You can set up two-step authentication using the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.

Unlike the traditional method of using only a single password, two-step authentication provides greater security for your accounts by requiring two steps to log into your Google apps. 

Google Authenticator is an app that assists in two-step authentication for your Google account, and allows you to use your phone as a second step in confirming your identity before accessing your account.

If you’ve used Google Authenticator before and recently got a new phone, you’ll need to move the Google Authenticator app to your new phone so that it can be used for two-step authentication. Follow the steps below to do so. 

How to move Google Authenticator to your new phone

1. On your new Android or iPhone, download and install the Google Authenticator app.

2. Using a PC or Mac, open Google’s webpage for two-step authentication and log in. When it becomes an option, click on “Move to a different phone.”

3. Click on either “Android” or “iPhone” based on what kind of phone you are using, then click “Continue.” The next screen should show a barcode or QR code.

4. Open the Google Authenticator app on your new phone and follow the on-screen instructions. When you are prompted, tap on “Scan a barcode,” and scan the barcode/QR code shown on your computer screen.

5. After you scan the barcode, a six-digit code should appear on the Google Authenticator app. This code changes every few minutes for security purposes. Type the code into the corresponding field on your computer and click “Verify.”

Google Authenticator should now be set up on your new phone, enabling you to use it for two-step account verification.