M1 Finance brings your investing, borrowing and spending together, which means a single login sits on top of real money and your market positions. A break-in reaches all of it, so the account deserves serious protection. Our GetMyPassword team explains how to change your M1 Finance password, reset it when you are locked out, and keep the account secure.
Change your password in settings
- Sign in to the M1 app or at m1.com.
- Open your profile or Settings, then the security section.
- Select change password.
- Enter your current password, then a strong new one, and save.
Because M1 is tied to your bank and your investments, give it a long password you use nowhere else.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in screen choose Forgot password? and enter your email. M1 sends a reset link and asks you to verify your identity. Keep the email account secure, since whoever controls it can reset their way into your money.
Two-factor protects your money
For an account that holds investments and cash, a password alone is not enough. Turn on two-factor authentication, preferably an authenticator app rather than text messages. Be alert to phishing: emails or texts about a “locked account,” a “withdrawal” or “verify your bank,” pushing you to log in through a link, are how these accounts are stolen. Open the app yourself instead of tapping links.
An app that holds your savings and your investments is worth a thief’s full effort. Match it with your own: a unique password and app-based two-factor authentication.
Secure it with a generated password
Create a long, random password for M1 Finance with our password generator and store it in a password manager. With app-based two-factor authentication, a secured email and the habit of never logging in through links, your money and investments stay protected.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my M1 Finance password?
Sign in to the app or at m1.com, open your profile or Settings and the security section, select change password, enter your current password and a strong new one, then save.
How do I reset my M1 Finance password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in screen choose “Forgot password?” and enter your email. M1 sends a reset link and asks you to verify your identity. Keep your email account secure, since it controls the reset.
How do I keep my M1 Finance account safe?
Use a unique, strong password, turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, secure your email, and never log in through links in messages about locked accounts or withdrawals — open the app yourself.