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If you have to change your email password, you’ll need to do that with your email provider (for example, Microsoft 365, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, Xfinity, or a corporate Exchange server). Then you’ll need to update the password in Outlook, the program that displays your email messages and allows you to read, reply to, and organize them.
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Reset or manage your Microsoft account password with easy steps and enhanced security options.
Sign in to the Advanced security options page of your Microsoft Account. Sign in. Select Add a new way to sign in or verify then choose how you would like to receive security codes. Note: VOIP numbers cannot be added as a way to sign in or get verification codes. We'll send a security code to the new number or email to confirm.
Important Because changing your Microsoft account password is slightly different than resetting a forgotten password, this page does not cover the steps to reset your account password. If you've forgotten your password and know the email address for your Microsoft account, you can reset your password online by verifying your identity using other information.
To turn on Windows Hello. Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select the Windows Hello method that you want to set up, Select Set up. If you don't see Windows Hello in Sign-in options, then it may not be available for your device. Windows Hello does require a compatible camera or fingerprint reader.
Change your password. Go to account.microsoft.com and if you’re not already signed in, sign in with the username and current password for the account you want to update. From the navigation header, select Security and because you’re accessing sensitive info, you’ll need to enter the password for this account again. From the Password ...
