Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to set Bing or any other search engine that uses OpenSearch technology as your default in Microsoft Edge. Follow the steps to change the search engine in the address bar and see the benefits of using Bing.
Change or update your email password in Outlook for Windows
Learn how to change or update your email password in Outlook for Windows if you forgot it or need to reset it. Find instructions for Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, and third-party providers.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 admin, New Outlook for Windows
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office with different scenarios and methods. Find troubleshooting tips for activation errors and product keys.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Sign in to SharePoint - Microsoft Support
Learn how to access SharePoint, a browser-based app for online collaboration and document management, through your web browser. Find out how to check your subscription, troubleshoot issues, and get training for SharePoint.
Applies To: SharePoint in Microsoft 365
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to recover your Microsoft account password if you know your username but not your password. Follow the steps to verify your identity, get a verification code, and create a new password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Learn how to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com email account with your Microsoft Account password. Find troubleshooting tips, service status, and contact information for Outlook.com help.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Get to know Game Bar on Windows | Xbox Support
Learn how to use Game Bar on Windows 10/11 to access various Xbox gaming activities while playing or multitasking. Find out how to open, adjust, and personalize Game Bar widgets, such as audio, capture, chat, and more.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to locate your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. See where to find it attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.
Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
Learn how to set your preferred home page in different browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Follow the steps for each browser to customize your home page settings.
Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use Microsoft Authenticator to sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless. Follow the steps to send a notification, approve a request, or enter a code on another device.