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.

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 …

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See the following sections for instructions on changing your email account password for several major email providers. If your email account provider isn't listed, contact your admin or the …

When prompted, authenticate yourself to the operating system to get access to the password information. After you successfully authenticate yourself, in the Edit password dialog, update …

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

Right-click the section that has the password you want to change, and choose Password Protect This Section. In the Password Protection task pane, choose Change Password.

To help enhance security, passwordless login options such as Windows Hello and Passkeys provide a faster, easier, and more secure way to sign in to your PC. Or once you remove your …