Applies To
Microsoft account dashboard
  1. Select Security on the top menu, or go to Security (you can also view your sign-in activity there).

  2. Select Change my password.

  3. Enter your current password and then enter a new password.

  4. Select Save. 

Tip: Forgotten or lost passwords can't be recovered. If you don't remember your password, see Reset a forgotten password.

For help changing a Windows password or signing into your computer, see Sign in to Windows.

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