Guide to Change/Reset Outlook Password On Web and Mail application

Alena Jackson

5 years ago

Protect Your Privacy: Learn How to Change/Reset Your Outlook Password Today

In this article, we will explain the process on how to change Outlook password on website and Outlook app on Windows/Mac PC and mobile phone (iPhone/ Android). Furthermore, we have also explained the steps to reset Outlook password if you forgot it.

Steps to Secure Your Email By Changing Outlook Password Through Web Browser

If you are an Outlook user who likes to use email through web browser, then this section is for your. Here is how you can change Outlook password:

On your preferred browser, open www.outlook.com.

Click on “Sign In” button and enter your email credentials to login your account.

Next, click on your profile icon from top right and select “My profile” option from the drop-down.
Then, tap on “Change Password”.

Enter your password on the following screen to re-verify yourself and hit on “Sign in”.
Moreover, confirm your alternate recovery email address which you added at time of creation of Outlook account and then click on “Send Code”.

Thereafter, retrieve the code from your alternate email address and enter it on the verification page.

Tap on “Verify”.

Finally now you will be directed to the ‘Outlook change password’ page. Here, punch in your current password and then create and re-verify your new password.

Once done, click on “Save”.

Congratulations, now you have learned how to change Outlook password using the website on web browser. Hence, now you can go ahead and update your newly created password on Outlook mail application.

Follow the Process to Change Your Password on Outlook Mail Application

Now we will give the instructions to change and update newly created Outlook password on mail application for Windows and Mac PC.

Step to Change Outlook Password On Windows:

To begin with, open Outlook mail application on your Windows PC and click on “File” tab from top left.

Then, tap on “Account Settings” option and select “Account Settings” again from the drop-down.

Next, select the email account for which you want to change the password and click on “Change”.

Now, remove your old password and add in your new password which you created from Outlook web.
Select “Next” and wait for few seconds for your Outlook to get sync.

Steps for Outlook Password Change On MAC Mail Application

Open mail application on your Mac.

Select “Mail” option from top left and click on “Preferences”.

Now, goto “Accounts”.

Select your Outlook account from the list of configured email accounts.
Then, got to the password section and punch in your new passcode.

Finally, now you have changed your Outlook password in Mac.

Note– Changing password in Outlook mail application directly will not change your password. First you need to change and create your password on Outlook website and then update the new password on the mail application.

Learn here to Change your Password on Outlook Mobile App (iPhone and Android)

Open the Outlook application on your iPhone/Android mobile.
Tap on your profile icon or picture from top left.

Open “Settings” by tapping on the gear icon from bottom left of screen.

Here under ‘Mail Accounts’ section, select on your email account for which you want to change password.

From the following screen, select “Reset Account”.
Tap on “Continue” option on the pop up window. This will log you out and restart the Outlook app.

Now, log back in your Outlook app using your new password.

Hence, by following the above instructions you have learned hot to change Outlook password on iPhone and Android mobile phone.

Furthermore, if you are facing problems in getting emails in your inbox then visit our guide on Outlook not receiving emails.

Reset Your Outlook Password If Forgotten - Simple Steps to Keep Your Account Safe

You can easily reset your forgotten Outlook password by following the below steps:

Go to www.outlook.com and select “Sign in”.

Enter your email address for which you want to reset password and click on “Next”.

Then, tap on “Forgot password?” option.

Here, verify your complete recovery phone number or alternate email address and click on “Send Code” button.

Thereafter, enter the received code from your mobile or email and hit on “Next”.

Now, set a new password for your Outlook and click on “Next” to confirm the changes.

Hence, you have learned how to reset Outlook password by following the above steps.

Conclusion:

The steps explained in this article will assist anyone who is looking to change Outlook password and update it in his Outlook mail application on Windows/Mac pc and iPhone/Android mobile.

Furthermore, this page also assists users who forgot Outlook password by providing them easy steps to reset Outlook password.

FAQ's

Can Outlook password be changed on my mobile?

Yes, you can easily change the Outlook password on your iPhone / Android device using the Outlook app. The steps for it are already explained in the article.

What should I do if I suspect that someone else is using my Outlook account?

You should immediately change your password by using the steps explained in this page.

Can I use same password for all my email accounts?

It is advisable to keep unique password for each email as it enhances your account security.