Create or change your Google Account PIN

Some products ask for a Google Account PIN before you can take certain actions, like set up a device or make a purchase.

When to use a PIN

You'll be asked to use a Google Account PIN in a few different situations, including when:

• You approve purchases in Google Play (optional).
• You send someone money in Google Pay.
• You set up a Roku box. You'll use the PIN to add Google Play Movies & TV.
• You buy something from Google Play in Daydream.

Your Google Account PIN is different from PINs you might have for other Google products, like Google Voice and Google Ads.

Create a PIN

If you need to create a PIN, you'll see instructions. This step is often part of a setup or purchase process.

You can also create a PIN this way:

1. Open the PIN section of your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
2. Select Create PIN.
3. Choose a strong PIN, and follow the steps on the screen.
   • Don't use your birthday or other numbers that are easy to guess.
   • Don't use a PIN you use elsewhere.
   • Don't use numbers in order, like 1234 or 9876.
4. Select Save.

Change your PIN

1. Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
2. Under "Security," select How you sign in to Google.
3. Choose Google Account PIN. You might need to sign in again.
4. Choose Change PIN.
5. Choose a strong PIN, and follow the steps on the screen.
6. Select Save.