How to Change Your Password in a VPN Client

October 8, 2026 MyVPNBook

Changing your VPN password is usually straightforward, but the exact process depends on the VPN service and the client you are using.

Some VPN apps let you change your account password directly inside the application. Others require you to change the password through the provider's website and then sign in again using the new credentials.

Can You Change a VPN Password From the App?

Not always.

Many VPN clients use your account credentials only for authentication. In that case, the actual password is managed through the VPN provider's website rather than inside the VPN application.

If there is no Change Password option in the app, open the VPN provider's account page and look under account or security settings.

How to Change Your VPN Password

The general process is:

Open your VPN provider's website.
Sign in to your account.
Open Account, Profile, or Security Settings.
Find the password section.
Enter your current password.
Enter your new password.
Confirm the new password.
Save the changes.
Return to the VPN client.
Sign in again with the new password if necessary.

The names of these options vary between VPN providers.

What Makes a Good VPN Password?

Your VPN password should be difficult for other people to guess.

Use a password that:

Is unique to your VPN account
Contains a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
Is not based on easily guessed personal information
Is not reused on other websites

A password manager can also make it easier to create and store strong passwords.

What Happens After Changing Your Password?

Some VPN services automatically keep your current session active, while others require you to sign in again.

If your VPN client suddenly shows an authentication error after changing the password, close the application and sign in again.

You may also need to remove the old saved credentials from the client.

What If the VPN Client Still Uses the Old Password?

If the application keeps trying to connect with your previous password, check whether the password is saved in the app.

Try these steps:

Disconnect the VPN.
Sign out of the VPN client.
Close the application.
Reopen the application.
Enter your new password.
Connect again.

On some devices, saved credentials may also need to be removed from the operating system's VPN settings.

What If You Forgot Your VPN Password?

If you cannot remember your current password, use the Forgot Password or Reset Password option provided by the VPN service.

You will normally need access to the email address associated with the account.

After resetting the password, update the credentials stored in your VPN client.

VPN Password vs Wi-Fi Password

A VPN password and a Wi-Fi password are different things.

Your Wi-Fi password controls access to the wireless network.

Your VPN password authenticates your account with the VPN service.

Changing one does not automatically change the other.

Final Thoughts

The easiest way to change a VPN password is usually through the VPN provider's account settings.

After changing it, sign out and back into the VPN client if necessary. If the connection still fails, check that the new credentials were entered correctly and that the VPN server configuration is still valid.