Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.

Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

Instead of a password, you can use a security key to sign in to apps, websites, and, if you have a work or school account, even Windows. Use this section to change or reset your security key PIN.

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Once you've entered your credentials, press Enter or click the sign-in arrow to access your Windows desktop. If you're having trouble signing in, you can reset your password or PIN from the sign-in screen. Look for the I forgot my password or I forgot my PIN links to start the reset process.

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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.

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