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 PIN.

Keeping your account sign-in information secure will sometimes require you to check or change a password. You can easily view or edit passwords saved in Microsoft Edge using the Microsoft …

For a better way to restrict access to your data, create a password-protected Windows user account for any person who uses the computer. For more information, see Windows Help and Support.

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 …

You can control access to a document by implementing a password for it. Passwords are case-sensitive and can be a maximum of 15 characters long. Create a strong password, ideally one that you can …

Follow these tips to improve the safety and security of your online accounts by creating strong passwords and keeping them secure.

In the Password Protection dialog box, type the password you want into the Enter Password box. Confirm the password by typing it again into the Confirm Password box, and then select OK.

Note: This sign-in option will work only if you have a password (for a Microsoft account or a local account) since PIN and biometric options are unavailable. Restart your device by selecting Power > …

Type the network password, and then select Next. Choose Yes or No, depending on the type of network you're connecting to and if you want your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on the …