You can change your Hotmail password directly from the website or using the Microsoft account settings. Here's how:
Changing Your Password Through Hotmail
- Go to the Hotmail website: Open your web browser and navigate to https://www.hotmail.com/.
- Sign in to your account: Enter your email address and current password.
- Access the settings menu: Click on your profile picture located in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, select "Settings".
- Choose "Security": In the settings menu, click on "Security".
- Change your password: Locate the "Password" section and click on "Change password".
- Enter your current password and new password: Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your current password and choose a new, strong password.
- Confirm your new password: Re-enter your new password to confirm.
- Save your changes: Click "Save" to complete the process.
Changing Your Password Through Microsoft Account Settings
- Go to the Microsoft account website: Open your web browser and navigate to https://account.microsoft.com/.
- Sign in to your account: Enter your email address and current password.
- Access the security settings: Click on "Security" in the left-hand menu.
- Change your password: Locate the "Password" section and click on "Change password".
- Enter your current password and new password: Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your current password and choose a new, strong password.
- Confirm your new password: Re-enter your new password to confirm.
- Save your changes: Click "Save" to complete the process.
You've now successfully changed your Hotmail password.