Change Your Samsung Account Password in Settings

To change the password you use to sign into your Samsung tablet, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup. Then tap Accounts, select your Samsung account from the list, and choose Account security. Tap Password and enter your current password to verify it is you. Samsung will then ask you to create a new password, confirm it by typing it again, and tap Change. The new password takes effect when ready on your tablet and on any other Samsung devices linked to that account.

If you do not see Accounts and backup in your Settings menu, your tablet may use a different layout. Scroll down in the main Settings screen and look for Accounts or Users and accounts instead. The steps that follow are the same.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup, then Accounts, and select your Samsung account to reach the password change screen.
  • You must enter your current password before you can set a new one, so have it ready or use the "Forgot password" option if you cannot remember it.
  • Your new password applies to your Samsung account across all devices, not just your tablet.
  • If you forget your new password after changing it, you can reset it through the Samsung Find Mobile website using your email address or phone number.

What to Do If You Forgot Your Current Password

If you cannot remember the password you are currently using, tap Forgot password? on the password change screen. Samsung will send a reset link to the email address or phone number tied to your account. Open that link on your tablet or another device, create a new password, and then return to Settings to confirm the change took effect.

The reset email arrives within a few minutes. Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox after five minutes. Once you have reset your password through the email link, you do not need to do anything else — your tablet will recognize the new password the next time you sign in.

Change Your Screen Lock Password Separately

Your Samsung account password and your screen lock password are two different things. The screen lock password is what you enter when you wake up your tablet — the Samsung account password is what you use to sign into Samsung services and the Galaxy Store. If you want to change the code or pattern you use to unlock your tablet's screen, go to Settings > Security and privacy > Screen lock type. Choose your current lock type, enter your current code or pattern, and then set a new one.

Changing your screen lock does not affect your Samsung account password, and changing your Samsung account password does not affect your screen lock. You may want to update both if you have been using the same code for a long time.

Why Your New Password May Not Work Right Away

After you change your Samsung account password, your tablet should recognize it within a few seconds. If you see an error message saying your password is incorrect when you try to sign into a Samsung service, wait a minute and try again. Sometimes the change takes a few moments to sync across Samsung's servers.

If the error continues after waiting, make sure you are typing the new password exactly as you created it — passwords are case-sensitive, meaning capital letters and lowercase letters are different. If you are still stuck, use the "Forgot password?" option again to reset it through your email or phone number.

Update Your Password on Other Devices

If you use your Samsung account on a phone, smartwatch, or computer, you do not need to change the password on each device separately. Your new password works on all of them automatically. However, you may need to sign out and sign back in on some devices before they recognize the change. Go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts, tap your Samsung account, and tap Sign out. Then tap Sign in and enter your new password.

Signing out and back in is especially useful if a device is showing an error or refusing to let you access Samsung services. It forces the device to read your updated account information and usually fixes the problem within a minute.

Keep Your New Password find

When you create a new password, use at least eight characters and mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using words from the dictionary or personal information like your birthday or address. A strong password is harder for someone else to guess or crack.

Do not share your Samsung account password with anyone, and do not use the same password for multiple accounts. If someone gains access to your Samsung account, they can change your password, lock you out of your tablet, and access your photos and files stored in Samsung Cloud. If you think someone else knows your password, change it right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Samsung password without entering my old password?

No. Samsung requires you to enter your current password before you can set a new one. This is a security measure to prevent someone else from changing your password if they gain temporary access to your tablet. If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot password?" option to reset it through your email or phone number.

Will changing my Samsung password sign me out of my tablet?

No. Changing your Samsung account password in Settings keeps you signed in on your tablet. You only need to sign out and sign back in if you want to force your tablet to sync the new password when ready, or if a device is showing an error.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Go to the Samsung Find Mobile website on a computer or another device, tap "Forgot password?", and enter the email address or phone number linked to your account. Samsung will send a reset link, and you can create another new password. Then return to your tablet and sign in with the latest password.

Does changing my Samsung password change my Google password too?

No. Your Samsung account and your Google account are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. If you want to change your Google password on your tablet, go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts, tap your Google account, and look for a password or security option in that account's menu.

Can I use the same password for my Samsung account and my screen lock?

You can, but it is not required. Many people use different passwords for security — if someone sees you unlock your tablet, they would not also have access to your Samsung account. Choose whichever approach feels right for you.