Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options . Under Password , select Change and follow the directions. Reset your Windows 11 local account password. If you’ve forgotten or lost your Windows 11 password for a local account and need to sign back into your device, the below options might help you get up and running.

1. Select Forgot password? If the "Enter password" window is still open select Forgotten your password? If not, select Reset password below, enter the username name for the account you’re trying to reset, and select Next. 2. Verify your identity.

Change or manage your password or PIN. To change your password or PIN, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select PIN (Windows Hello), and then select Change PIN. Select Password then select Change.

Info. Can't sign in? Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. If you know the email address that you used to set up your Microsoft account (which is used to sign in to your Xbox profile), you can reset your password now: Go to Reset your password and enter your email address.

Reset your password. Sign in with a different account. Sign in using Safe Mode. Sign in with a temporary profile. Sign in with Windows Hello. Learn how to troubleshoot Windows sign in issues, including problems signing in to your Windows device after upgrading.

Microsoft account. This step assumes you've tried Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password, but your attempt wasn't successful. If you already tried this but it didn't work, use our Sign In Helper tool. Before you begin filling out the form. The steps below will help guide you when filling out the account recovery form.

Go to Sign-in options. Change or manage your password or PIN. To change your password or PIN, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select PIN (Windows Hello), and then select Change PIN. Select Password then select Change.