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How do I change my password while logged in?
- Open the McDonald’s app and sign in.
- Tap More in the bottom navigation.
- Tap your profile name at the top of the page.
- Choose Personal Settings, then Change Password.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and tap Confirm Details to save the change.
McDonald’s’ US FAQ dated April 13, 2022 says the password must contain 8–12 alphanumeric characters, with at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one number. These are the company’s published app criteria, not a general recommendation that 8–12 characters is sufficient for every account. McDonald’s: How do I change my password?
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How do I reset a forgotten password?
- Open the app while signed out. Tap More, then Log In.
- Make sure the Log In tab is selected and tap Forgot Password?
- Enter the email address associated with your McDonald’s account and tap Reset Password.
- Open the Password Reset email and follow its instructions.
- Enter a new password that meets the published criteria and tap Update to save it.
This process requires access to the email address on the account. McDonald’s says that the account email cannot currently be changed in the app, so the reset flow does not provide a way to replace an inaccessible email address. McDonald’s: How do I reset my password? and McDonald’s Account FAQs.
Which recovery path should you use?
| Situation | What to do | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| You can sign in and know your current password | More > profile name > Personal Settings > Change Password; save with Confirm Details. | Access to the signed-in app. |
| You cannot sign in because you forgot the password | Use More > Log In > Forgot Password?, then follow the reset email and save with Update. | Access to the email linked to the account. |
| You registered or sign in with Google or Facebook | Check and, if needed, reset that provider’s credentials rather than treating them as a McDonald’s password. | Access to the Google or Facebook account. |
What if I use Google or Facebook to log in?
McDonald’s advises users who registered with Google or Facebook to check those provider credentials and reset the provider’s password if necessary. If that does not restore access, the account FAQ directs users to contact support through the app: More > Careers, Contact & Legal > Contact Us, then select a topic. This support route is for trouble accessing Google or Facebook credentials; it is distinct from resetting a McDonald’s password. McDonald’s Account FAQs.
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What should I do if I suspect fraudulent activity on my account?
If you see incorrect or unauthorized charges, McDonald’s says to contact your bank immediately and update your McDonald’s password immediately. McDonald’s: What should I do if I suspect fraudulent activity on my account?
- Use different username and password combinations for each account, as McDonald’s recommends.
- Keep your login credentials private. McDonald’s’ privacy statement says: “Please take steps to secure your access credentials such as login name and password, and do not share them with anyone.” The statement was last updated July 1, 2026. McDonald’s Privacy Policy.
- A password manager is one possible way to keep distinct credentials organized; this is a practical option, not a McDonald’s endorsement.
McDonald’s also cautions that information collection, transmission, and storage cannot be guaranteed completely secure. Changing a password is a useful response, but it does not guarantee account safety.
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