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.

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 …

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

Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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 …

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.

Learn how to reset your PIN if you aren't signed in to Windows and having trouble using your PIN.

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 email provider's …

If you don't remember your password, if you're locked out of your account, or if you never got a password from your organization, you can use your security info and your mobile device to reset your …

If you need to reset your password because you forgot it, learn how to Reset your password. If you know your password, but it's stopped working, use the Sign-in Helper tool.