try your old google account passwords. "Forgot your encryption passphrase? If you forget your passphrase, you'll need to reset sync via the Google Dashboard. This will delete all synced data from Google's servers and disconnect all synced computers and devices, but not the data that's on your computers or devices.
Where is my sync passphrase?
- On a trusted Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
- Turn on sync with your Google Account.
- To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.
- Tap Sync.
- At the bottom, tap Encryption.
- Choose Encrypt synced data with your own sync passphrase.
- Enter and confirm a passphrase.
- Tap Save.
Why is Google asking for my passphrase?
If there's suspicious activity in your Google Account or we detect that your password has been stolen, we may ask you to change your password. By changing your password, you help make sure that only you can use your account.
What is the passphrase for Google sync?
The passphrase will be your Google account password. If you've changed your Google account password after setting up sync & encryption, the passphrase will still be the old password.
How do I change my sync passphrase?
- In Chrome, at the top right, click More. Settings.
- Click You and Google. Sync.
- Click Encryption options. Encrypt synced data with your own sync passphrase. This doesn't include payment methods and addresses from Google Pay.
- Enter and confirm a passphrase.
- Click Save.