
Open the Microsoft Account Password Reset page from any browser. To reset a lost Microsoft account password, you can use any device (for example, another PC, a smartphone or tablet) that is connected to the Internet and go to the Microsoft online password reset tool. Method 1: Use Microsoft's Online Password Reset Page In this article we'll show you two methods to reset lost Microsoft account password in Windows 10. Your password will be changed and you'll be asked to sign in to your work or school account again.Forgot your Microsoft account password and couldn't sign in to Windows 10? When you're locked out of your PC, there is also no option to switch back to local account even if you remember the local account password. Type your old password, and then create and confirm your new password. Select Password from the left navigation pane or select Change password from the Password block. Sign in to the My Account portal with your work or school account, using your existing password.
Update a password from the Change password page
If you're an administrator trying to find more information about how to test up self-service password reset for your employees or other users, see Self-service password reset. If you see an error while signing in with a personal Microsoft account, you can still sign in by using the domain name for your organization (such as ) or the Tenant ID of your organization from your administrator in one of the following URLs: If you're a user trying to get into a personal account, such as for Xbox, Hotmail, or, try the suggestions in the When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account article. This article is intended for users trying to update a known password for an existing work or school account.