An app password is a long, randomly generated password that you provide only once instead of your regular password when signing in to an app or device that doesn't support two-step verification. You only need to create an app password if you have two-step verification turned on and are using a device that doesn't support it.

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Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

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Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

To use your camera with apps on Windows 10, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Camera settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your camera with apps. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera.

If you're using a personal Microsoft account (such as, alain@outlook.com) with two-factor verification, you can manage your app passwords from the Security basics page. For detailed instructions, see "Using app passwords with apps that don't support two-step verification" in this article.

Microsoft Store on Windows can automatically install app updates. Select the Start button, then search for and select Microsoft Store. In the Microsoft Store app, select Profile (your account photo) > Settings. Make sure App updates is turned On.

The Feedback Hub app lets you tell Microsoft about any problems you run into while using Windows 11 or Windows 10. You can also send suggestions to help us improve your Windows experience. Sending a suggestion or reporting a problem can be as easy as finding feedback similar to yours and upvoting it or adding your experience.