Square runs the checkout for countless small businesses, which means your account holds your sales, your payouts and your customers’ payment data. A break-in is a direct threat to your livelihood, so it deserves serious protection. Our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your Square password, reset it when you are locked out, and keep your account secure.
Change your password in security settings
- Sign in at squareup.com or in the Square app.
- Open Account & Settings, then Sign in & security.
- Select Change password.
- Enter your current password, then a strong new one, and save.
Because Square moves your money, give it a long, unique password you use nowhere else.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in page click Forgot password? and enter your email. Square sends a reset link; open it and create a new password, then pass your two-factor check. Keep the email on your account secure, since it is the route back into your payments.
Two-factor and team access
For a payments account, a password alone is not enough. Turn on two-factor authentication, ideally an authenticator app. If you have staff, give each person their own login and only the permissions they need, and use device or team codes rather than sharing your master account. Watch for phishing: fake “Square account suspended” or “verify your deposit” emails are a common way merchant accounts get stolen.
A hijacked Square account can change where your sales are deposited and walk off with the money. For a business, two-factor authentication and unique passwords are simply part of keeping the lights on.
Secure it with a generated password
Give Square a long, random password that exists nowhere else, created with our password generator, and store it in a password manager. Combined with two-factor authentication, careful staff permissions and a habit of never logging in through email links, this keeps your sales and your customers protected.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Square password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in page click “Forgot password?”, enter your email, and follow the reset link Square sends. You will also need to pass your two-factor check to complete the reset.
How do I protect my Square account from fraud?
Use a unique, strong password, turn on two-factor authentication, give staff individual least-privilege logins, secure your email, and never log in through links in emails claiming your account or deposit has a problem.
Should staff share my Square login?
No. Give each team member their own login with only the access they need, and use device or team codes. This limits damage if an account is compromised and lets you remove access when someone leaves.