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How to Update a Changed Gmail Password in Microsoft Outlook

Aamir Naveed Akram Oct 7, 2026 869 views

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The user needs to update their Gmail account credentials in Microsoft Outlook after changing their Google account password.

How to Update a Changed Gmail Password in Microsoft Outlook

Product: Microsoft Outlook
Device & OS: Windows
Scenario: Syncing a connected Gmail account with Microsoft Outlook following a password change on Google.
Observed behavior: Outlook stops sending and receiving Gmail messages and may display a sync error until the new account credentials are provided.

Before you start

Ensure you have your newly created Gmail password ready and a stable internet connection to authenticate the credentials with Google's servers.

Solution 1Recommended

Update Gmail Credentials via Windows Settings

Update your email account settings directly through Windows to sync the new password with Microsoft Outlook.

If you have integrated your Gmail account with your Windows profile, updating the credentials at the system level is the fastest way to restore your Outlook connection.

Open Windows Settings

Click the Start menu and select the gear icon, or press Windows Key + I to open Windows Settings.

Navigate to Accounts

Select 'Accounts' from the main settings menu, then click on 'Email & accounts' from the left navigation pane.

Manage the Gmail Account

Locate and select your connected Gmail account from the list, then click the 'Manage' button.

Follow Web Prompts

A new window will appear. Enter your newly changed Gmail password and follow the on-screen Google web prompts to complete the authentication.

Update Gmail Credentials via Windows Settings

Modern Authentication: Because Google uses modern authentication (OAuth 2.0), updating the password here usually resolves the issue. If Outlook still fails to sync, proceed to the next solution to remove and re-add the account.

Solution 2

Remove and Re-add the Gmail Account in Outlook

If updating settings doesn't work, re-adding the account forces Outlook to request the new password via Google's modern authentication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Outlook repeatedly asking for my Gmail password?

This usually happens if you've recently changed your Google password, or if you have Two-Step Verification enabled and need to generate a specific App Password for older versions of Outlook that do not support modern authentication.

Do I need an App Password to use Gmail in Outlook?

If you are using Microsoft 365, Outlook 2019, or Outlook 2021, you do not need an App Password because these versions support OAuth 2.0 (modern authentication). If you are using Outlook 2016 or older, you must generate an App Password in your Google Account security settings.

Will I lose my emails if I remove and re-add my Gmail account in Outlook?

No. Since Gmail uses IMAP by default, your emails, folders, and labels are stored securely on Google's servers. Re-adding the account will simply re-sync your mailbox to Outlook.

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