How to Change Your Uber Password
So you’ve decided you need to change your Uber password.
How do you do it?
Luckily, the process is quite simple for both riders and drivers.
How to Change Your Uber Rider Password
We’ll start with how to reset the password for your Uber passenger account.
You’ll need to use the Uber app to do it.
Follow these steps:
- Select “Settings” in the main app menu
- Tap the bar that displays your profile info
- Tap under where it says “Password”
- Re-enter your current password
- Type your new password and then tap “Save” when prompted to do so.
- Note that passwords must be at least five characters long.
If you forgot your password, you’ll need to take additional steps to reset it.
Don’t worry, this isn’t complicated either.
Just visit the Forgot Password page on Uber’s website.
From there, enter the email address associated with your Uber account into the box provided:
Uber will then send you an email with a password reset link.
If you don’t see the email, be sure to check your junk folder, as password reset emails can often get caught in Gmail’s or other email service providers’ spam filters.
Once you’ve opened the email, just click on the included link.
You’ll then be redirected to a page where you can enter a new password.
Be sure to open the email and click the link as soon as possible.
These links are only valid for a limited amount of time for security reasons.
How to Reset Your Uber Driver Password
Resetting your Uber driver account password is even simpler than for your rider account.
Unlike with your rider account, you can’t reset your Uber driver password from within the Uber Partner app.
Instead, you’ll need to visit the password reset page.
You’ll follow the same steps as if you’d forgotten your Uber passenger account password.
Just enter your email address in the provided box, click “Next,” and then wait for an email with a link to reset your password.
If you’re still having issues, contact an Uber support team member for further assistance.
Editor’s Note:
When resetting your password, you might find yourself needing to enter an Uber verification code.
This is called 2 Factor Authentication, and is a great way to make sure somebody else doesn’t have access to your account.
Reasons to Change Your Uber Password
There are several key reasons to update your Uber password: if there’s been a security breach compromising user data, if you’ve forgotten your password, or for general security enhancements.
A strong password—one that’s long, includes various characters, and isn’t reused on other sites—guards against unauthorized access and keeps your personal and payment information safe.
If in doubt, it’s always safer to reset your password.
3 Tips to Keep Your Uber Account Secure
To enhance the security of your Uber account and minimize the need for password resets or concerns about hacking, consider these three simple yet effective tips:
1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords for Every Site
Reusing passwords increases the risk of being hacked, especially if one site experiences a data breach. To manage unique, complex passwords effortlessly, consider using password managers like RoboForm, LastPass, or Dashlane, which can create and remember robust passwords for you.
2. Don’t Log In to Your Uber Account Over Public WiFi
Public WiFi, like that in coffee shops or airports, is not secure for accessing sensitive accounts. Hackers can exploit these networks to steal your data. If you must access your account on public WiFi, use a VPN to secure your connection.
3. Log Out of Your Uber Account When You’re Not Using It
While it’s practical to stay logged into the Uber app on your personal phone, always log out of your account on desktops or laptops once you’ve finished using it, particularly on public or shared devices. This simple step can prevent unauthorized access to your account.
Keep Your Uber Password Secure and Change It When Necessary
We hope you now understand how to change your Uber account password, whatever your reason for doing so.
Additionally, you should now be better equipped to keep your Uber password, account, and other personal information secure from cybercriminals.
If you ever encounter any suspicious activity related to your Uber account (such as an email claiming to be from Uber asking for account info or financial details), be sure to report it to Uber customer service or local law enforcement.
This way, everyone will stay safe.
