Your Tumblr account holds years of posts, follows and reblogs, and for many people a personal creative space worth keeping private. A fresh, unique password is the simplest way to protect it, whether you are tightening security or recovering from a suspicious login. Our GetMyPassword team covers how to change your Tumblr password, reset it when you are locked out, and secure your blog with two-factor authentication.
Change your password in settings
- Sign in at tumblr.com and open Settings from your account menu.
- Go to Account.
- Find the Password field and enter your new password.
- Confirm with your current password if prompted, and save.
If you log in with Google or Apple, there may be no separate Tumblr password — you manage the login through that provider instead.
Reset a forgotten password
On the login screen click Forgot password? and enter your account email. Tumblr sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. The link is time-limited, so use it promptly and check your spam folder if it does not arrive within a few minutes.
After a suspicious login
Change the password immediately, then open Settings → Security to review active sessions and connected apps, removing anything you do not recognise. Confirm your linked email is unchanged. If you reused this password elsewhere, change it on those sites too.
A reused password is the most common way blogs and social accounts get taken over. Giving Tumblr a password you use nowhere else means a leak on another site cannot reach your account here.
Secure it with a unique password and 2FA
Give Tumblr a password you use nowhere else, created with our password generator, and turn on two-factor authentication under Settings → Security. With a login code required alongside the password, even a leaked login cannot get an attacker into your blog.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Tumblr password if I forgot it?
On the login screen click “Forgot password?”, enter your account email, and follow the reset link Tumblr sends. You need access to that email to complete the reset.
Why can’t I change my Tumblr password?
If you sign in with Google or Apple, Tumblr has no separate password — manage it with that provider. Otherwise, make sure your new password meets the requirements and differs from the old one.
How do I make my Tumblr account more secure?
Use a unique, strong password, enable two-factor authentication, and review active sessions for unknown logins. Keep your linked email secure, since it controls password resets.