Changing an email password on iPad is a simple process. This guide will walk you through the steps and provide you with tips to ensure your new email account password is strong and secure.

How to Change an Email Password on iPad

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.

2. Tap on Mail to access your accounts.

3. Tap on Accounts and choose which email account password you want to change.

4. Tap Change Password and enter your new password in the designated field. Tap Done when you’ve finished.

Note: This step is only necessary if your email password has changed.

5. Tap Done again to save the changes.

That’s it; you have now updated our email password on your iPad.

Additional Information

Why You Should Change Your Email Password

There are several reasons to change your email password to keep your accounts secure. These include recovering from data breaches, preventing unauthorised access, and protecting against hacking attempts. Hackers use various methods to obtain login credentials (usernames and passwords), such as:

Phishing Attacks

These involve tricking users into revealing their login details through emails and links that appear to be from legitimate sources, sending the recipient to fake websites designed to steal information, or the attack might involve installing malware that covertly collects passwords and usernames from their devices.

Weak Passwords

Simple and predictable passwords, such as common words, names, sequential numbers, or birthdays, are highly vulnerable. Hackers can easily guess these through dictionary attacks or rapidly try many combinations using brute-force attacks.

Unsecured Websites and Networks

Hackers can intercept and read data, including login credentials, that is transmitted across websites and networks without proper encryption (see phishing attempts above). Additionally, they can intercept and read data transmitted across unsecured websites and networks.

If you notice any suspicious activity, log out of your email accounts and change your passwords immediately.

How to Create  Strong Passwords

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and widespread, it’s essential to use strong passwords to protect your email accounts and sensitive information from data theft and hacking attempts. Here are some tips for creating a strong password:

• Complexity: Use a minimum of 8-12 characters, including upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters (!@*&).
• Avoid Personal Details: Do not use easily guessable information, such as birthdays, common words, or names that are easily identifiable.
• Length: Using longer passwords makes them harder to crack. In addition to complexity, you can also look at using passphrases, which are longer but often easier to remember.

Email Security Tips

Here are a few security tips and best practices to ensure your email accounts remain secure:

• Regular Updates: Update your passwords roughly every 90 days.
• SSL Certificate: Ensure your email account has an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate to encrypt data transferred between servers, making it harder for hackers to intercept.
• Password Manager: Using a password manager helps generate and securely store strong passwords.
• Unique Passwords: Use separate, unique passwords for all your accounts. If one account is compromised, others with the same password may also be at risk.