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If you want to change a known password, see Change your Microsoft account password instead. 1. Select Forgot password? If the "Enter password" window is still open select Forgotten your password? If not, select Reset password below, enter the username name for the account you’re trying to reset, and select Next. 2. Verify your identity.
Info. Can't sign in? Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. If you know the email address that you used to set up your Microsoft account (which is used to sign in to your Xbox profile), you can reset your password now: Go to Reset your password and enter your email address.
From the Password security tile, select Change my password. On the Change your password page, enter your current password and then enter your new password. For additional security, select the optional checkbox which prompts you to update your password every 72 days.
Windows 11 Windows 10. Use the following instructions to reset your local account password. Your local account signs you in on your device offline, but it doesn't link to your other devices. For a more complete experience, we recommend you sign in with a Microsoft account to access services like Outlook, Skype, and OneDrive on any of your devices.
Tip: If your can't get the code by email or phone, you might be able to enter an email address that's different from the one you're trying to recover. Go to the Recover your account page and follow the prompts. Enter your current password, enter your new password, and then select Save.
Sign in to the Security page with your Microsoft account, and then select Change my password. You may be asked to verify your identity by entering your password or a security code we’ll send to your alternative email or phone number. Enter your current password. Create a new password, re-enter to confirm, and then select Save.
Change your password when: You think someone has stolen or gained access to your email account password. Your email provider has sent you a password reset link. You forgot your email account password.
