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.

When prompted, authenticate yourself to the operating system to get access to the password information. After you successfully authenticate yourself, in the Edit password dialog, update your …

See the following sections for instructions on changing your email account password for several major email providers. If your email account provider isn't listed, contact your admin or the email provider's …

The steps below describe how to change a known password for a Microsoft personal account. If you need to reset your Microsoft account password because you forgot it, see Reset your Microsoft …

The steps below describe how to change a known password for a Microsoft personal account. If you need to reset your Microsoft account password because you forgot it, see Reset your Microsoft …

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.

Learn how to reset your PIN if you aren't signed in to Windows and having trouble using your PIN.

To open Credential Manager, type credential manager in the search box on the taskbar and select Credential Manager Control panel. Select Web Credentials or Windows Credentials to access the …

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

You can use the Settings app to view and manage passkeys saved for apps or websites. In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Passkeys or use the following shortcut: Manage …