Which account changes require identity confirmation?
See which sensitive account actions ask you to confirm your password or Google identity.
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In Settings → Account, expand Password, Email address, Sessions, or Delete account to view its controls.
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| Action | Confirmation |
|---|---|
| Change your sign-in email | Current password or Confirm with Google |
| Open billing management | Current password or Confirm with Google |
| Change a paid plan | Current password or Confirm with Google |
| Buy verification credits | Current password or Confirm with Google |
| Disconnect a mailbox | Current password or Confirm with Google |
| Delete your account | Current password or Confirm with Google |
If your account has a password, typing it is all the confirmation needed, however long you have been signed in.
If you sign in only with Google, Confirm with Google stays valid for 10 minutes. Staying signed in does not restart that time limit.
For the account tasks themselves, see account security, change your sign-in email, or delete your account.