How to change password on Kik

 

Kik is a messaging app widely used by teens and adults alike. You can create group chats, send videos, photos, and chat non-stop. But we’ve all been through situations when we go to log in to an account, just to realize that we’ve forgotten the password. Sometimes our accounts get hacked. Both are very common, but don’t fret! Kik has a way for you to change or reset your password. The following methods will show you how to do this on iOS and Android, as well as some password tricks to keep in mind.

Tips for Strong Passwords

Usually, when accounts get hacked, it’s when a given password is too weak. Hackers use an algorithm where they apply different kinds of information about you until they find one that clicks. That is why it’s important to keep these things in mind while making a password:

• Try not to use solely birthdays, names (especially yours), or your username as your password. This information is very easy to guess, and if you want to keep your privacy and account safe, it’s better to stray far from these decisions.
• Make a strong password. A good, strong password includes both capital and lowercase letters, numbers, special characters (such as @ and !), and are at least 6 characters long.

The key is having a unique password and one that you don’t use for other accounts.

Changing Kik Password on iOS

To change your Kik password on iOS:

1. First of all, open the Kik app on your iOS device.
2. Next, click on the Settings (gear icon) at the top and go to Your Account.
3. Scroll down and choose the “Change Password” option.
4. In the text field, enter your current password then click “Next”.
5. In the text field, enter your new password two times. Keep in mind the tips for a strong password mentioned earlier.
6. After you are done, click “Save”, which will be found in the corner at the top right. You have successfully changed your Kik password.

Changing Kik Password on Android

To change your Kik password on Android:

1. First of all, open the Kik app on your iOS device.
2. Next, click on the Settings (gear icon) at the top and go to Your Account.
3. Scroll down and choose the “Change Password” option.
4. In the text field, enter your current password then click “Next”.
5. In the text field, enter your new password two times. Keep in mind the tips for a strong password mentioned earlier.
6. After you are done, click “OK”. You have successfully changed your Kik password.

Resetting a Kik Password

1. When logging in, either click “Forgot Password” or go directly to this link.
2. You will see a page prompting you to add the email address associated with your Kik account. Enter that email.  If you don’t have access to the email you used to create your account, there is no other way for you to reset your password.
3. Kik will send a link for your new password to your inbox. Make sure to wait for a few minutes or check your spam folder if you can’t find the email. Once you receive the link, open it.
4. In the new page that opens, enter your new Kik password. Keep in mind the tips for a strong password mentioned earlier. Enter the password for a second time to confirm.
5. When you are done, click “Go”. You have successfully reset your Kik password and can now exit the tab or window.