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 …

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

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 …

If the option I forgot my PIN is available, select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset.

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

If you're having trouble signing in, you can reset your password or PIN from the sign-in screen. Look for the I forgot my password or I forgot my PIN links to start the reset process.

May 9, 2013 · For example, you press Ctrl+Alt+Del and then click Change Password. In this scenario, your credentials that are cached in the Local Security Authentication Server …

Learn how to change your Windows sign in from a local account to a Microsoft account to sync your settings across all your devices.

Microsoft recommends using a Microsoft account, not a local account, when signing in to Windows. Using a Microsoft account in Windows allows for seamless integration of Microsoft …