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Forgot MS password
No email. What's next?
1.Select “Sign in”: Click on the "Sign in" button.
Choose “Forgot password?”: On the sign-in page, you'll see a link for “Forgot password?” Click it.
Enter your email or phone number: Provide the email address or phone number associated with your Microsoft account and follow the prompts.
2. Verification method: Microsoft will send you a verification code via email or SMS, depending on what recovery options you have set up. Choose the method you prefer and click “Send code”.
3.Check your email or SMS: Retrieve the code sent by Microsoft.
Enter the verification code: Input the code on the Microsoft page to verify your identity.
Set a new password: Once verified, you’ll be prompted to enter a new password. Make sure your new password is strong and secure.
Complete the process: After setting your new password, you'll be able to sign in with it.
- Head over to the Microsoft account password reset page. You'll see three options: "I forgot my password," "I know my password but can't sign in," and "I think someone else is using my account." You want the first one.
- There are many ways on Google, but beware of spam or software.
1.Select "I forgot my password": Choose this option and click "Next."Enter your email address: Provide the email address associated with your Microsoft account. You may also need to enter characters from a CAPTCHA to prove you're not a robot, and then click "Next."
2.Choose a verification method: Microsoft will offer you different methods to verify your identity (as receiving a code via email or SMS). and click "Send code."
3.Check your email or phone: Look for the verification code sent by Microsoft. Enter the code on the password reset page and click "Next."
4.Set a new password: Once your identity is verified, you’ll be prompted to create a new password. e
5.Sign in with your new password: After resetting, you can log in to your Microsoft account with your new password.
- To avoid future headaches, consider using a password manager. They can help you keep track of all your passwords securely.
- Microsoft will give you options to receive a security code to your recovery email or phone number. Choose the option you have access to and click Send Code. If you don’t have access to your recovery options, select I don't have any of these and follow the on-screen instructions.
- You already entered the correct code based on the screenshot you provided.
