How to update password for email on iphone

To update your password for an email account on your iPhone, follow these steps:

Method 1: Update password through Settings app

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on [your name] > Passwords & Accounts (or Mail, Contacts, Calendars on older iOS versions).
  3. Tap on the email account you want to update the password for.
  4. Tap on Account (or Edit on older iOS versions).
  5. Tap on Password.
  6. Enter your current password, then tap Next.
  7. Enter your new password, then tap Next again.
  8. Confirm your new password by entering it again, then tap Done.

Method 2: Update password through Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the Mailboxes tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap on the email account you want to update the password for.
  4. Tap on the Edit button (looks like a pencil) in the top-right corner.
  5. Tap on Account.
  6. Tap on Password.
  7. Enter your current password, then tap Next.
  8. Enter your new password, then tap Next again.
  9. Confirm your new password by entering it again, then tap Done.

Method 3: Update password through email provider's app

If you have an email provider's app installed on your iPhone (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo), you can update your password through the app:

  1. Open the email provider's app.
  2. Tap on the Settings or Account icon (usually represented by a gear or a person).
  3. Tap on Account or Manage Account.
  4. Tap on Password or Security.
  5. Enter your current password, then tap Next.
  6. Enter your new password, then tap Next again.
  7. Confirm your new password by entering it again, then tap Save or Done.

Remember to update your password on all devices and platforms where you use the same email account to ensure your account remains secure.