Accounts & securityPractical guide · updated for 2026
Can I change my password on PayPal?
Yes. Sign in to PayPal and look in account settings for the security or password options. If you cannot sign in, use PayPal’s official password-recovery process.
Have this ready
- Access to your PayPal account
- Access to your registered email or phone
- A new, unique password
Step by step
- 1Go directly to the PayPal website or open its official app.
- 2Sign in and open your account settings.
- 3Look for security settings and the option to update your password.
- 4Follow the prompts to verify your identity and set a new password.
- 5If locked out, start password recovery from PayPal’s sign-in page.
Want it done with you?
I can walk you through it in a Magic Box, show you the exact clicks, or do it with you and keep the recording. You log in yourself; I never see your password.
Common questions
What if I forgot my password?+
Use the recovery link on PayPal’s official sign-in page, not a link in an unexpected message.