Discover the steps to change or reset your Windows local account password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.
Here you'll find guidance for how to secure your account going forward, make it easier to reset a password, and provide additional methods you can use to verify your account. Important: To protect your account and its contents, our support agents and advocates are not allowed to send password reset links or access and change account details.
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 account password instead.
Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Important: To protect your account and its contents, our support agents are not allowed to send password reset links, or access and change account details.
- Choose a password that you haven't already used with this account. Learn how to create a strong password. What happens after you change your password If you change or reset your password, you’ll be signed out everywhere except: Devices you use to verify that it's you when you sign in.
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