How to Reset and Change Your Microsoft Password

If you forget your Microsoft password, you won’t be able to access your Microsoft account. That password is connected to Windows 365, Word Office, Excel, Skype, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and many more related apps. Thankfully, as long as you can verify your identity, you have the option to reset and change your Microsoft password.

This article will show you how to reset and change the password to your Microsoft account across various devices. In addition, we’ll give you some tips on what to do if you can’t reset your Microsoft password.

How to Reset a Microsoft Password From a PC

When it comes to changing your password, Microsoft gives you two options. The first method includes simply changing your Microsoft password when you know what it is. The second method covers changing a forgotten Microsoft password, in which case you would have to reset it.

To reset and change your Microsoft Password on a PC, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Microsoft on your browser.
   
2. Navigate to the “Sign in” option in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
3. Enter your email, phone number, or Skype ID.
   
4. Click on the “Next” button.
   
5. Select the “Forgot password?” button.
   
6. Choose how you would like to get the security code (email or SMS).
   
7. Click on the “Get Code” button.
   
9. Enter the code Microsoft just sent you.
   
10. Type in your new password.
    
11. Confirm the new password.
    
12. Click on the “Next” button again to save the changes.
    

That’s all there is to it. Make sure you pick a password that’s easy to remember, or simply write it down somewhere to prevent this situation from happening again.

Microsoft suggests using strong passwords with at least 12 characters. It’s also a good idea to combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. Think of a brand-new password to make your password more secure instead of using an old one.

What Should You Do if You Can’t Reset Your Microsoft Password?

As mentioned before, as long as you can verify that the Microsoft account belongs to you, there shouldn’t be any issues. However, resetting your password might be a bigger challenge if you don’t have access to the security contact information used to create your Microsoft account. This also applies to accounts that were made without any security information whatsoever.

If Microsoft doesn’t let you reset your password, the only option you have left is to fill out the Microsoft account recovery form, which can only be used if two-step verification isn’t enabled.

Before you do this, make sure you have a working email account so Microsoft will be able to do send you information regarding your account. It’s also a good idea to do this with a device and a location you used to sign in to your Microsoft account previously.

To start the Microsoft account recovery process, click here. This is what you need to do next to recover your account:

1. Enter the Microsoft account you’re trying to recover by providing your email or phone number.
   
2. Use a new email address where Microsoft can contact you.
   
3. Type in the characters you see in the box below.
   
4. Click on the “Next” button.
   
5. Answer all the questions regarding your Microsoft account.
   

The more information you provide, the greater the chance of you recovering your account. Microsoft will review your account recovery request and get back to you within 24 hours. If your request is denied, you have no other option but to create a new Microsoft account.

How to Reset a Microsoft Password From an iPhone

Suppose you want to reset your Microsoft password on your phone. In that case, you can do it via Skype, Microsoft Office, Outlook, OneDrive, or any other Microsoft app. If you don’t have any of these apps installed on your phone, you can do it on the Microsoft website.

Follow the steps below to reset your Microsoft password on your iPhone:

1. Visit the Microsoft website on your browser on your iPhone.
   
2. Tap on the person icon in the upper-right corner of your browser.
   
3. Enter your email, phone, or Skype ID.
   
4. Select the “Next” button below the box.
   
5. Tap on the “Forgot password?” option.
   
6. Choose the email or text message option.
   
   Note: If you want Microsoft to send you an SMS, first, you’ll need to enter the last four digits of your phone number.
7. Go to the “Get Code” button. Microsoft will send you a seven-digit code right away.
   
8. Type in your code.
   
9. Select “Next” again.
   
10. Enter your new password.
    
11. Confirm your new password.
    
12. Tap on “Next.”
    

You’ve successfully recovered your Microsoft account by resetting your password. Now you’ll have access to all the apps and services connected to your Microsoft account. If you chose one of the apps mentioned above to reset your Microsoft password, the process would be identical.

How to Reset a Microsoft Password From an Android Device

The process of resetting your Microsoft password on an Android device is similar to the iPhone steps. It will only take you a couple of minutes. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open your browser and go to Microsoft’s website.
   
2. Proceed to the “Sign in” option in the top-right corner.
   
3. Enter your email, phone number, or Skype ID.
   
4. Tap on the “Next” button.
   
5. Go to the “Forgot Password?” option.
   
6. Select how you would like to receive the code.
   
7. Enter the code on the next page.
   
8. Choose “Next” again.
   
9. Enter your new password.
   
10. Confirm your new password.
    
11. Tap on “Next” to save the changes.
    

Now that you’ve reset your password, you’ll be able to log in to your Microsoft account on all devices. Just don’t forget to write down your password somewhere so you won’t forget it again.

Restore Your Microsoft Account With a New Password

Forgetting your Microsoft password doesn’t have to mean that your account is lost forever. If you’ve provided the necessary security information, Microsoft will be able to verify that the account is yours, and you’ll get the chance to reset your password. If you can’t prove that the account belongs to you, your only other option is to recover your Microsoft account.

Have you ever reset the password to your Microsoft account before? Were you able to get back into your account? Let us know in the comments section below.