change your password vs update your password

Both 'change your password' and 'update your password' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 817 views

change your password

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone needs to create a new password to replace the existing one for security reasons or other purposes.

Examples:

Please remember to change your password regularly.
You should change your password if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

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For security reasons we recommend that you change your password on a regular basis.
You must wait longer to change your password
You are required to change your password immediately (password aged).
"You must change your password, it's far too easy to guess."
Cannot change your password; you will not be able to log in. Please try again later or contact your system administrator.
Please log in with this temporary password and make sure to change your password into a new permanent password.
A program error occurred: the internal program'kdepasswd 'could not be found. You will not be able to change your password.
To change your password, first log into associate zone. Click on the "Modify your password" button located at the bottom of the associate zone, and you can then change your password.
When that company gives you an account, they also give you a key generator, a-a way to randomly change your password every 15 minutes.
Your current password has expired. Please change your password now.
You are required to change your password. Please choose a new one.
Your current password has expired. Please change your password now.

Alternatives:

Reset your password
Modify your password
Revise your password
Alter your password
Amend your password

update your password

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone needs to make changes to their existing password, such as adding special characters or changing the length, without necessarily creating a completely new password.

Examples:

Please remember to update your password with a stronger one.
You can update your password by logging into your account settings.

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Password invalid. Update your password in the settings dialog.
All right.Here is your password file.
I need you to type in your password and leave for five minutes.
It's good to use numbers in your password.
Here, type in your password.
I'd advise you to include a typing error in your password.
But we'll need your password.
- I used your password to get into the accounting software at your office.
Now, I need your password, Al.
I hacked your password in under 30 seconds.
Security Control: state your password and emergency
I couldn't figure out your password, so...
Give me your password, I'll make a transfer, and then...
Your password is "baloney1"?
All of them were transferred via your computer with your password.
Did you forget your password again?
Konqueror will ask for your password and connect to the server.
Wouldn't bet your password's still good, vince.
And I can't believe you're still using "chocolate thunder" as your password.
I'm going to need your password, sweetheart.

Alternatives:

Change your password
Modify your password
Revise your password
Alter your password
Amend your password

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change your password vs update your password