Whether you’re switching things up to keep your account secure or just want to give your password a refresh, you can update your TextNow account password any time in the app or online.
In the TextNow app:
1. Open the TextNow app and sign in to your account
2. Open the Menu
3. Tap on Settings
4. Tap on Account (on Android) or Profile (on iOS)
5. Select Change password
6. Enter the new password you want to set, then confirm your old password
| Note: The Change password option won't be available if you use one of your social media accounts (Google, Facebook, or Apple) to sign into your TextNow account. |
Changing your password on TextNow.com:
1. Go to your Account page on TextNow.com
2. Click on your profile icon in the top right-hand corner
3. Click on Settings
4. Click on Password
5. Enter your old password, then create a new password and confirm the new password that you're changing to
Forgot your password and can't log in?
If you've forgotten your password, tap on the Forgot Password? link on the login page of the TextNow app. Enter the email you used to create your TextNow account, and we'll send a reset link to that email address. (Don't forget to check your spam or trash folders in your email program in case it gets sorted there by mistake!)
Updating other account details (Name, Email, Phone Number, etc.)
To find out how to update your other information including the name and email address tied to your account, you can check out this article.
If you're looking to change your TextNow phone number, you can learn how to do so in this article.