Change your password from your account settings

To change your YouTube TV password, sign into your Google Account on any web browser, go to myaccount.google.com, and select Security from the left menu. Click Password in the "How you sign in to Google" section, enter your current password, then type your new password twice and click Change password. Your YouTube TV password is the same as your Google Account password — there is no separate YouTube TV login.

The change takes effect when ready across all your devices. You will be signed out of YouTube TV on all devices except the one you are currently using, and you will need to sign back in with your new password on each device.

If you cannot remember your current password, click Forgot password? on the Google sign-in screen instead of going to account settings. Google will ask you to verify your identity using a recovery email or phone number before letting you set a new one.

Key Takeaways

  • Your YouTube TV password is managed through your Google Account, not through YouTube TV itself.
  • Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, then Password to change it from any browser.
  • You will be signed out of YouTube TV on all devices except the one you used to make the change.
  • If you forget your password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in screen to reset it with a recovery email or phone number.

What happens on your devices after you change the password

When you change your Google Account password, YouTube TV signs you out on all devices except the one where you made the change. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access if someone else has been using your account.

On each device where you were signed out, you will see a sign-in screen the next time you open YouTube TV. Enter your email address and your new password. The sign-in process is the same whether you are using a phone, tablet, smart TV, or web browser.

Devices that are actively streaming when you change your password will continue playing until the video ends or you close the app, but you will be signed out the next time you open YouTube TV.

If you use a family group on YouTube TV

Changing your password only affects your own account. Other members of your family group keep their access and do not need to sign in again. Each person in the family group has their own Google Account and their own password.

If you are the family group manager and want to remove someone from the group or change their access level, that is a separate process done through YouTube TV settings, not through password management.

Signing out of YouTube TV without changing your password

If you only want to sign out of YouTube TV on one device — for example, if you are leaving a friend's house or a public computer — you do not need to change your password. Instead, open the YouTube TV app or website, go to your account menu, and select Sign out.

You can also manage which devices have access to your YouTube TV account from myaccount.google.com. Go to Security, scroll to Your devices, and click Manage all devices. From there you can see which devices are signed in and remove access to any of them without changing your password.

If you think someone else has accessed your account

If you suspect unauthorized access, change your password when ready using the steps above. Then go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, and scroll to Your devices to see which devices are currently signed in. Remove any devices you do not recognize.

You can also check your account activity by clicking Manage your Google Account and selecting the Security tab. Look for sign-in attempts from unfamiliar locations or devices. If you see suspicious activity, you may want to enable two-step verification for extra security on your Google Account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate password for YouTube TV?

No. YouTube TV uses your Google Account password. There is no separate YouTube TV password to create or manage. When you change your Google Account password, your YouTube TV password changes at the same time.

How long does it take for the password change to work on all my devices?

The password change is when ready. You will be signed out of YouTube TV on all devices except the one you used to make the change within a few minutes. You can sign back in with your new password right away.

What if I change my password but forget to sign back in on one of my devices?

YouTube TV will prompt you to sign in the next time you try to use it on that device. You will not be able to watch anything until you enter your new password. If you have multiple family members using the same device, each person needs to sign in with their own Google Account.

Can I change my YouTube TV password from the YouTube TV app?

No. Password changes must be made through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com. The YouTube TV app does not have a password change option. You can sign out from the app, but to change your password you need to use a web browser.

Will changing my password affect my YouTube subscription or other Google services?

Your new password applies to all Google services, including YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive, and anything else connected to your Google Account. You will need to sign in again on any device where you were previously signed in to any of these services.