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.

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

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 …

If the option I forgot my PIN is not available, you must sign in with your password and then reset the PIN from the Settings app. Select Sign-in options and then select Enter your password.

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 …

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 …

To change which user is signed in, select the Start button on the taskbar. Then select the account name icon or picture to see a list of users you can switch to. Select another user to switch. To edit the …

Administrators can change settings, install software, and access all files. If too many people have this level of access, it could lead to security risks like malware installation or unwanted changes to your …

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.