Change your Microsoft account password
Applies ToMicrosoft account Microsoft account dashboard

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.

Tip: To change or reset a Work or School password, go to passwordreset.microsoftonline.com

Change a Microsoft account password

  1. If you know the current password for your Microsoft account, you can create a new password by signing at account.microsoft.com  ​​​​​​​Sign in

    Tip: If you are already signed in, go to  Security then select the Change password key image Change Password link at the top of the page.

    Icon for changing password key

  2. Enter the current password and then enter your new password.

    Tip: For additional security, select the optional checkbox which prompts you to update your password every 72 days. For even greater security, you can remove your password or require two steps to sign in. Learn more.

  3. Select Save.

If you weren't able to change your password

If you couldn't change your password this way, see Reset your Microsoft account password.

See also

How to help keep your Microsoft account secure​​​​​​​

How to go passwordless with your Microsoft account

How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account​​​​​​​

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Can't sign in?

​​​​​​​If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, most issues can be identified by our sign-in helper tool.Sign-in helper

​​​​​​​Contact Support

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.

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