Learn how to reset password for both your Microsoft account and your user account.
Are you having trouble logging in to your computer? Then you are probably wondering how to reset password in Windows 11 . Forgetting the password of the user of your team is more common than you think. In this article we collect all the ways you have at your fingertips to regain access to your computer.
In the following sections we explain, in addition to how to reset the password in Windows 11 , what options you have to change the password of your user, how to prevent the system from asking you to enter the password and some tips to create a really strong and easy password to remember.
Index of contents
- How to reset password in Windows 11
- Reset Windows 11 password on a local account
- Reset password in Windows 11 in a Microsoft account
- How to make Windows 11 not ask for a password
- Tips to reset password in Windows 11 and make it more secure
How to reset password in Windows 11
We start with this guide by talking about how to reset the password in Windows 11 taking into account the type of account that you have configured on your computer. Currently available options are local account and Microsoft account. Depending on whether you use one or the other, the steps to follow to recover your password are different.
Reset Windows 11 password on a local account
Resetting the local account is a somewhat complex process, especially if you have completely forgotten your password. Once you have entered your password incorrectly several times, Windows will show you the password hint . This consists of a short sentence that the team forced you to write to help yourself to recover the key in case of loss.
If that reminder is not enough for you, click on Reset password . Windows 11 will inform you that you need a removable USB to fully restore your PC.
But do not spread panic. Before we get to the most extreme solution, that is, resetting the computer, we will try to recover the password in another way. First, check if you have other user accounts at your fingertips. More specifically, you will need an account that you can access and that has administrator privileges . If so, log into it and open the run dialog. Type the command netplwiz and press OK to launch it.
At this moment two things can happen: either Windows asks you for the administrator password or the user account manager is launched. In the first case, you will need to use the credentials of an account with administrative privileges. Obviously, if that account is the one you cannot access, there is little you can do. On the other hand, if you manage to access the user accounts window, click on the one you want to change the password for and click on the Reset password button .
Enter the new password and click OK .
From now on, you can already log in with the new password.
As we have shown you, for this method to be successful it is necessary to have another additional user account that, in addition, must have administrator privileges . If not, what can you do? The best option is to restore Windows 11 . In this way, you will be able to create a new user account with a new password.
Reset password in Windows 11 in a Microsoft account
In the event that you use a Microsoft account to access your user, things will be much simpler. The steps mentioned below will guide you in changing your access PIN and in resetting your Microsoft profile password if necessary. After entering the PIN incorrectly, tap I forgot my PIN .
A pop-up window will open. At this point we can work with two assumptions. For one thing, you may remember your account password. If so, log in normally and verify your identity by following the steps on the screen. But if you do not remember the password of the Microsoft account, click on Forgot your password?
Verify your identity using the method that appears on the screen.
Reset your Microsoft account password.
Then, click on the Login button .
When you have signed in with your Microsoft account, Windows 11 will allow you to set a new PIN. Use the Continue button to confirm that you want to do so.
Enter your new PIN and confirm it. To enter a PIN with letters and numbers, check the box below. When you’re done, click OK .
You will be automatically logged into Windows 11. The next time you are on the lock screen, remember to enter the new PIN that you specified. If for some reason you forget it again, follow the steps mentioned in this article again.
How to make Windows 11 not ask for a password
If you often forget your user account password, it is likely that you have had to reset your password in Windows 11 several times. To avoid that, there are some ways to prevent the system from asking for your credentials when turning on the computer. The most recommended is Windows Hello , a system that, thanks to facial recognition or a fingerprint reader, allows you to log in without entering the password.
On the other hand, Windows 11 allows you to remove the password from the account , although for that you will first need to know the current password. Finally, it is also possible to do so if you use a Microsoft profile to log in.
In any case, if you want to remove the password from your user account in Windows 11, take a look at the complete guide that we have published . In it you will find all the possible methods to prevent the system from asking you for your password to enter, as well as some related tips to increase security.
Tips to reset password in Windows 11 and make it more secure
The Windows 11 password is one of the most important to remember, especially if you use your computer for personal or work tasks. How to create one that is secure so that no one can access the computer? When you manage to reset your password, follow these tips to generate a more secure one:
- Never go for passwords that you have already entered in other services, such as email or your social networks.
- Use words that are familiar to you, but that no one else knows. You can create random combinations of these terms, add numbers or symbols to them, and take advantage of the case sensitivity. This will allow you to easily remember the password, while generating a secure key.
- Use keys that are long, with at least 8 or 10 characters.
And you, what kind of passwords do you usually use? Do you use the same in all your accounts? Do you use personal references in them? Tell us about the methods you carry out to make your passwords more secure.
