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How to change Outlook password

Do you want to change your Outlook password? Outlook belongs to Microsoft, and it is a part of the Microsoft Office package. To change its password, you need to change the password of Microsoft Office.

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It has a simple and user-friendly design. It is commonly used by professionals in most organizations. Outlook has many advantages like formatting options, offline access, integrated apps, services, etc. Because of these reasons, it always has its place among users. Changing its password regularly is essential as it may have some sensitive data.

How to change Outlook password

How to Change Outlook Password

[1] Launch a browser on your device (Windows or Mac, or Linux).

[2] Go to the Microsoft site and click Sign In if you haven’t signed in already.

Sign in to Microsoft account

[3] Enter your Microsoft account login credentials and then click sign in.

[4] Click your Profile icon on the top-right corner.

[5] Select the My Microsoft Account link from the drop-down menu.

[6] Your account page will open in a new window.

Click on Change Password

[7] Select the Change Password option with a key icon located at the top-right corner of the screen.

[8] In certain cases, you may be asked to verify your identity. Choose your registered email address or phone number to get the verification code and enter the code on the webpage. Next, click Submit.

Verify your identity to change Outlook password

[9] After verification, you will be taken to the Change your Password page.

[10] Enter your current password and then enter the new password.

[11] Re-enter the new password for confirmation and click the Save button.

Enter the new password and click Save

[12] If you wish, you can enable the Make me change my password every 72 days checkbox. It will prompt you to change the password every 72 days while signing in.

[13] Finally, your Outlook password is updated.

Note – If you can’t remember the current password, you need to reset it with the Forgot Password link on the login screen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1) How to change Outlook email password on iPhone and Android phones?

There is no option to change the password on the Outlook app (both Android and iPhone). However, you can use a web browser on your smartphone to change it easily.

2) Will changing the password on a Microsoft account reflect on its services?

Yes. If you change your Microsoft account password, it will change the password of all its services like Outlook, OneDrive, etc.

3) How do I change my password in Outlook 365?

Go to Microsoft office and sign in. After signing in, go to Settings ->Password. Enter your old password for verification, and then enter the new password. Finally, click submit to change the password.

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