{"id":70515,"date":"2023-08-16T11:37:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T03:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=70515"},"modified":"2023-08-14T11:39:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T03:39:43","slug":"how-to-change-or-reset-your-paypal-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2023\/08\/how-to-change-or-reset-your-paypal-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change or reset your PayPal password"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It goes without saying that you should protect all your online accounts with strong passwords. Data breaches, phishing attacks, and misplaced Post-it notes could all lead to stolen accounts. But when it comes to financial services, it\u2019s particularly important to be careful.<\/p>\n\n

How to change your PayPal password<\/h2>\n

PayPal is a quick and easy way to send and receive money. But since it is usually linked to your credit card, it\u2019s important to change your password regularly and always use a strong one.<\/p>\n

Please note that you can\u2019t change the password through the PayPal app \u2014 you\u2019ll have to log in through a browser.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to change your PayPal password in four easy steps:<\/p>\n\n

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    Log into your PayPal account and click the little gear icon in the upper right corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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    Click on \u201cSecurity\u201d<\/strong> in the top banner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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    Click \u201cUpdate\u201d<\/strong> in the \u201cPassword\u201d<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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    Enter your current and new passwords and click \u201cChange password.\u201d<\/strong> All done!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to reset your PayPal password<\/h2>\n

    If you forgot your PayPal password, you can reset it through the browser and the PayPal app.<\/p>\n\n

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      Go to PayPal, click \u201cLog in,\u201d<\/strong> and select \u201cForgot password?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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      Enter the email address you used to create your account and click \u201cNext.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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      Follow the instructions in the email you receive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How to change your PayPal security questions<\/h2>\n

      Please note that you can\u2019t change the security questions through the PayPal app \u2014 you\u2019ll have to log in through a browser.<\/p>\n

      Here\u2019s how to change your security questions<\/a> on PayPal:<\/p>\n\n

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        Log into your PayPal account and click the little gear icon in the upper right corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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        Click on \u201cSecurity\u201d<\/strong> in the top banner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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        Click \u201cUpdate\u201d<\/strong> in the \u201cSecurity questions\u201d<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t

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        Select new security questions and write your answers. Click \u201cSave\u201d<\/strong> and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How to set up a passkey for your PayPal account<\/h2>\n

        Passkeys are a new and secure authentication standard introduced by the FIDO Alliance. Think of passkeys as a replacement for passwords that use your fingerprint, face, or a device PIN to sign in to apps and websites across the internet. Designed for supreme security and convenience, passkeys facilitate a seamless login process.<\/p>\n

        If you are interested in setting up a passkey for your PayPal account, here\u2019s a quick rundown of how to do it:<\/p>\n\n