> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changing Password

> Step-by-step guide to changing your BeatPass password when you are logged in.

If you know your current password and want to update it, follow this guide. If you've forgotten your password, see [Forgot Password](/help/account-settings/password/forgot-password) instead.

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## How to Change Your Password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Account Settings">
    Open **Account Settings** from the user menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Password Section">
    Open the **Password** section titled **Update password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Current Password">
    Enter **Current password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter New Password">
    Enter **New password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm New Password">
    Enter **Confirm password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Changes">
    Click **Update password**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Requirements

### Current Password

You must enter your current password to change it. This security measure ensures that only you can update your password.

<Note>
  If you do not know your current password, or you signed up with Google and never created one, use [Forgot Password](/help/account-settings/password/forgot-password) instead.
</Note>

### New Password Requirements

| Requirement        | Details                   |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Minimum length** | 5 characters              |
| **Confirmation**   | Must match in both fields |

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## What Happens After

When you successfully change your password:

* **Immediate effect** — Your new password works right away.
* **Other sessions are invalidated** — BeatPass uses password-hash session checks, so existing sessions on other devices are ended automatically.
* **Use new password** — Next time you log in anywhere, use your new password.

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## Common Errors

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Current password was rejected">
    The current password must match the one already on your account. If you are not sure what it is, use [Forgot Password](/help/account-settings/password/forgot-password).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'Passwords don't match'">
    The new password and confirmation don't match. Make sure you type the exact same password in both fields.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'Password is too short'">
    Your new password must be at least 5 characters long. Add more characters.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## When to Change Your Password

Consider changing your password if:

* It's been several months since you last changed it
* You think someone else may know it
* You've used it on another service that was compromised
* You're logged in on a shared or public computer
* You received a security alert

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## Related Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Forgot Password" icon="circle-question" href="/help/account-settings/password/forgot-password">
    Reset your password if you've forgotten it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Two-Factor Authentication" icon="shield-halved" href="/help/account-settings/two-factor-authentication">
    Add extra security to your account.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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