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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.
Go to https://account.live.com/acsr from a browser to reset your password. Use a different verification option. Verify your identity. If you don't have access to your security info, you'll have to continue this process on the web. Go to account.live.com/acsr?uaid=f6f30273f8f04ab1983cfc0263cbedcc from a browser to reset your password.
We can help you reset your password and security info. First, enter your Microsoft account and follow the instructions below.
If you can't complete the login flow through that tool, try this link for a separate tool. If your IT admin has allowed for a self-service password reset you can try the following link: https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com.
Change your password. A strong password helps prevent unauthorized access to your email account. Current password. Forgot your password? New password. 8-character minimum; case sensitive. Reenter password. Make me change my password every 72 days.
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. Select Save.
How can I recover my password for Microsoft accounts, including Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, MSN, Onenote, etc.? Please check out this link first. If you can't complete the login flow through that tool, try this link for a separate tool. If your IT admin has allowed for a self-service password reset you can try the following link: ...
