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If you know your password, but just want to change it, go to account.microsoft.com Security tab, and select Change my password. If you know your username and password but they have stopped working, read My username and password have stopped working.
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.
If you want to change or reset the password you use to sign in to Windows, you have different options. This article outlines the different approaches you can take, whether you’re using a Microsoft account or a local account, logged in or at the sign-in screen.
Once you're able to get back into your account, review How to help keep your Microsoft account safe and secure. Here you'll find guidance for how to secure your account going forward, make it easier to reset a password, and provide additional methods you can use to verify your account.
Change your password in Outlook.com. Your Outlook.com password is the same as your Microsoft account password. Go to Microsoft account security and select Password security. As a security measure, you might be prompted to verify your identity with a security code.
Learn how to change Microsoft account email address or phone number using aliases to sign into your Microsoft account.
How to change your password. If you just want to change your password, you can do it through the Office 365 portal, the My Apps portal, or the Windows 10 sign-in page. To change your password using the Office 365 portal. Use this method if you typically access your apps through the Office portal:
Instead of a password, you can use a security key to sign in to apps, websites, and, if you have a work or school account, even Windows. Use this section to change or reset your security key PIN. To learn more, see Sign in to your account with a security key.
The Change password page of the My Account portal helps you to update an existing password for your work or school account, assuming you remember the password and that you're not locked out of your account.
If you need to reset your Microsoft account password, see Change your Microsoft account password . Learn how to reset your PIN if you aren't signed in to Windows and having trouble using your PIN.