Afterpay splits your purchases into installments, which means your account is tied to a payment schedule, a linked card or bank, and your buying history. If someone gets in, they can run up payments in your name, so the login is worth guarding. Our GetMyPassword team walks through how to change your Afterpay password, reset it when you are locked out, and keep the account secure.
Change your password in account settings
- Open the Afterpay app or sign in at afterpay.com.
- Go to your Account, then settings or profile.
- Select the option to change password.
- Enter your current password, then a strong new one, and save.
Because Afterpay is linked to a real funding source, give it a long password you do not reuse anywhere else.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in screen choose Forgot password? and enter the email on your account. Afterpay sends a reset link or a code; follow it to set a new password. Keep your email and phone secure, since both are used to confirm your identity and recover the account.
Protect a buy-now-pay-later account
A pay-later account is a payment method, so treat it like one. Turn on any two-step verification Afterpay offers, and be alert to phishing: messages about a “failed payment,” a “locked account” or an “order you did not place,” pushing you to log in through a link, are a common trap. Open the app yourself instead of tapping links in texts or emails.
A pay-later account can commit your money to purchases without a card ever leaving your pocket. That convenience is exactly why a unique password and two-step verification matter here.
Lock it down with a generated password
Create a long, random password for Afterpay with our password generator and keep it in a password manager. Together with two-step verification and the habit of never logging in through links in messages, it keeps your installments and linked funds in your control.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Afterpay password?
Open the app or sign in at afterpay.com, go to your Account and settings, select change password, enter your current password and a strong new one, then save.
How do I reset my Afterpay password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in screen choose “Forgot password?” and enter your account email. Afterpay sends a reset link or code to set a new password. Keep your email and phone secure, since both help confirm your identity.
How do I keep my Afterpay account safe?
Use a unique, strong password, turn on any two-step verification offered, secure your email and phone, and never log in through links in messages about failed payments or locked accounts — open the app yourself.