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.

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

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 …

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

A Microsoft account recovery code is a 25-digit code used to help you regain access to your account if you forget your password or if your account is compromised.

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

Learn how to troubleshoot Windows sign in issues, including problems signing in to your Windows device after upgrading.

If the device was set up, or if BitLocker was turned on, by somebody else, the recovery key might be stored in that person’s Microsoft account. Starting in Windows 11, version 24H2, the …

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.

Once you've entered your credentials, press Enter or click the sign-in arrow to access your Windows desktop. If you're having trouble signing in, you can reset your password or PIN from …