Where to find your YouTube TV password

YouTube TV uses your Google Account password, not a separate YouTube TV password. If you need to see or change the password you use to sign in, you go through Google Account settings, not YouTube TV itself. The password is stored in your Google Account, and YouTube TV reads it from there when you log in.

You cannot view your current password anywhere—Google does not show passwords back to you for security reasons. But you can reset it to something new in a few minutes using your recovery email or phone number.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV does not have its own password; it uses your Google Account password instead.
  • You cannot view your current password, but you can reset it through Google Account settings on any device.
  • To reset your password, go to myaccount.google.com, click "Security" in the left menu, and select "Password" under "How you sign in to Google."
  • You will need access to your recovery email address or phone number to complete a password reset.
  • After you reset your password, you may need to sign out and sign back into YouTube TV on your devices.

How to reset your password on a computer

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with your email address and current password if you are not already signed in. On the left side of the page, click the Security tab.

Scroll down until you see a section called How you sign in to Google. Under that section, click on Password. Google will ask you to sign in again to confirm it is really you. Enter your current password and click Next.

Type your new password in the first box. Type it again in the second box to confirm you spelled it correctly. Click Change Password. You will see a message saying your password has been changed. That is it—your new password is now active.

How to reset your password if you forgot it

Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery in a web browser. Enter the email address or phone number connected to your Google Account. Click Next.

Google will ask you to enter the last password you remember. If you cannot remember any password, click Try another way. Google will then send a code to your recovery email address or phone number. Check that email or text message and enter the code on the screen.

Once you have verified your identity, you can create a new password. Type it in both boxes and click Change Password. Your new password works when ready on YouTube TV and all other Google services.

What to do if you cannot access your recovery email or phone

If you no longer have access to the email address or phone number Google has on file, the recovery process takes longer. Google will ask you security questions you answered when you set up your account—things like your birthday or a previous password you used. Answer these as accurately as you can.

If you cannot answer the security questions, Google may ask you to wait a few days before trying again. This is a safety measure to prevent someone else from taking over your account. In the meantime, you can still watch YouTube TV on devices where you are already signed in; you just cannot sign in on new devices until your password is reset.

Signing back into YouTube TV after resetting your password

After you reset your Google Account password, your devices that are already signed into YouTube TV will keep working. You do not have to sign out when ready. However, if you sign out on any device, you will need to sign back in with your new password.

On a phone or tablet, open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile picture in the top right, and tap Sign out. Then tap Sign in and enter your email address and new password. On a computer or smart TV, the steps are similar: look for a sign-out option in the menu, then sign back in with your new password.

Keeping your password find

Use a password that is at least 12 characters long and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using words from the dictionary or personal information like your birthday or pet's name. A strong password might look like: Tr0pic@lSunset42!

Do not share your password with anyone, even family members. If someone else needs to watch YouTube TV, set up a separate profile in your Google Account instead. That way they can watch without knowing your password, and you can remove their access anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have a different password just for YouTube TV?

No. YouTube TV uses your Google Account password, which is the same password you use for Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google services. If you want to change your YouTube TV password, you change your Google Account password, and it affects all those services too.

What if I reset my password but still cannot sign into YouTube TV?

Wait a few minutes—sometimes it takes a moment for the new password to work across all Google services. Then try signing out completely on the device and signing back in. If that does not work, clear the app's cache: on Android, go to Settings > Apps > YouTube TV > Storage > Clear Cache. On iPhone, delete and reinstall the app.

Will resetting my password sign me out on all my devices?

Not automatically. Devices where you are already signed in will stay signed in. You only need to sign in again if you manually sign out or if you clear the app's data. However, for security reasons, you can force a sign-out on all devices by going to myaccount.google.com, clicking Security, scrolling to "Your devices," and clicking "Manage all devices."

Is there a YouTube TV customer service number I can call for password help?

YouTube TV support is available through the app and website, but they handle billing and service issues, not password resets. Password recovery is handled directly through Google Account settings. If you are stuck on the Google recovery page, Google has a support page at support.google.com/accounts where you can find additional help.