Outlook uses the same password as your Microsoft account does. Find out how you may change this password using the Microsoft website on a desktop computer or smartphone.

How to Change the Microsoft Outlook Password on a PC or Smartphone

To change the Microsoft Outlook password on the web, follow these steps:

On a smartphone, the UI looks like this:

Forgot Your Microsoft Outlook Password? Here’s How to Reset It

If you’ve forgotten your Microsoft Outlook password, you can reset it via the Microsoft website.

Once you’ve completed the password reset process, return to the login screen and sign in again using your new password. If you have changed your password following a security breach, you should take thenecessary steps to secure your accountfurther.

Opening the sign in page from Microsoft website.

Here’s how the UI appears on a smartphone:

That’s the process to change your Microsoft Outlook password easily. Just be aware that Microsoft might log you out of any apps or websites where you’re currently signed in. When you use them again, you’ll need to sign in again using your new password.

Opening the password security settings to change the Microsoft Accont password.

Entering the old and new password on the Microsoft website.

Opening the security settings on the Microsoft website on a smartphone.

Opening the settings to change password on the Microsoft website.-1