Your Airbnb account ties together your saved cards, your home address, your travel plans and your messages with hosts — a rich target if it falls into the wrong hands. Securing it well protects your money and your trips. Our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your Airbnb password, reset it when you are locked out, and stay clear of the scams that target travelers.
Change your password in account settings
- Sign in at airbnb.com and open Account.
- Go to Login & security.
- Next to Password, click Update.
- Enter your current password, then the new one, and save.
If you sign in with Google, Apple or Facebook, there is no separate Airbnb password — manage your login through that provider instead.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in page click Forgot password? and enter your email. Airbnb sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. Because the reset goes to your inbox, keeping your email account secure is what ultimately protects your Airbnb access.
Stay on the platform to stay safe
The most common Airbnb scams try to pull you off the platform. A “host” asks you to pay by bank transfer for a better deal, or to continue the conversation by email — and then the listing vanishes with your money. The rule is simple: always book, pay and message inside Airbnb. Off-platform payment means no protection and no refund.
If anyone asks you to pay for a stay by bank transfer or to take the chat off Airbnb, walk away. The platform’s protection only exists while you stay inside it — that is exactly what scammers want you to leave.
Secure it with a unique password and 2FA
Give Airbnb a password you use nowhere else, created with our password generator, and turn on two-factor authentication in Login & security. With a unique login and the habit of keeping everything on-platform, your trips and your cards stay protected.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Airbnb password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in page click “Forgot password?”, enter your email, and follow the reset link Airbnb sends. You need access to that email account to complete the reset.
How can I tell an Airbnb listing is a scam?
Be suspicious of any request to pay by bank transfer, communicate off Airbnb, or book outside the app for a “discount”. Genuine bookings happen entirely on the platform, where your payment is protected.
How do I keep my Airbnb account secure?
Use a unique, strong password, enable two-factor authentication, keep your email secure, and always pay and message through the Airbnb platform rather than off-site channels.