Scribd gives you a subscription library of ebooks, audiobooks and documents, which means your account holds a saved card billed on a recurring schedule, plus your reading history and uploads. That ongoing billing makes the account worth protecting. Our GetMyPassword team explains how to change your Scribd password, reset it when you are locked out, and keep the account secure.
Change your password in account settings
- Sign in at scribd.com or in the Scribd app.
- Open your account, then account settings.
- Select the option to change password.
- Enter your current password, then a strong new one, and save.
Use a long password you do not reuse anywhere else, so a leak on another site cannot open your Scribd account and the card it bills.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in screen choose Forgot password? and enter the email on your account. Scribd sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. Keep your email account secure, because whoever controls it can reset your Scribd login as well.
Mind the recurring billing
Because a subscription bills your card automatically, a hijacked account can quietly keep charging you, or be resold for someone else to use on your dime. Turn on any two-step verification Scribd offers, and watch for phishing: emails about a “billing problem,” a “membership on hold,” or a “free month,” all pushing you to log in through a link, are common bait. Open the app or type the address yourself, and review your membership and billing details there rather than through a link.
A subscription keeps billing in the background, which is exactly why a stolen login can go unnoticed. A unique password and two-step verification make sure only you control what your card pays for.
Lock it down with a generated password
Create a long, random password for Scribd with our password generator and keep it in a password manager. With two-step verification and the habit of never logging in through email links, your membership, reading and billing stay protected.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Scribd password?
Sign in at scribd.com or in the app, open your account and account settings, select change password, enter your current password and a strong new one, then save.
How do I reset my Scribd password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in screen choose “Forgot password?” and enter the email on your account. Scribd sends a reset link to create a new password. Keep your email account secure, since it controls the reset.
How do I keep my Scribd account safe?
Use a unique, strong password, turn on any two-step verification offered, secure your email, and never log in through links in “billing” or “free month” emails — open the app yourself and review your membership and billing there.