Change your Microsoft account 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 account password instead.

Step-by-step guide: 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 link at the top of the page.

   

2. 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.

Troubleshooting: Unable to change your Microsoft account 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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