Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.

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Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

If you use two-step verification with your work or school account and your administrator has turned on the security info experience, you can create and delete your app passwords using the Security info …

Step-by-step guide: Change a Microsoft account password If you know the current password for your Microsoft account, you can create a new password by signing at account.microsoft.com

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.

Create Outlook Data Files (.pst) on your computer to save Outlook items by account, project, or to archive older items.

For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Important: To protect …

If you don't have your own email, or want to get a new Outlook.com email address, go to outlook.com and select Create free account. Addresses used for Microsoft accounts cannot be not reused.

When you lock your device, anyone trying to access it must enter your password, PIN, or use biometric authentication if you have Windows Hello set up. This is useful if you need to step away from your …