Nowadays, everyone has an email, for whatever reason. But one thing that is very important is your safety. So let’s see how you can change or update the password of your Outlook Hotmail account .
Keep in mind that Hotmail no longer exists. Some time ago, Microsoft decided to merge Hotmail accounts with Outlook accounts , and today Microsoft’s mail is Outlook. Without further ado, let’s see how to change or update my Hotmail account password .
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change outlook password
We will change the password by following these steps:
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- We enter comwith our account.
- We must enter the requested data such as username and password. It is not necessary to leave the ” Stay logged in” box checked.
- Then, we have to look for the icon with our name and/or profile picture. It’s at the top right of the screen. Click on it .
- A new menu will appear with some options. The one that interests us is the one that says « View account».
How to change hotmail password
To change the password in Hotmail or Outlook you must follow these steps:
- Open Hotmail or Outlook.
- Click on « I forgot the password».
- A new page will open in which we must click on « Change password».
- Now we will change the Hotmail password. A security code will be sent to your alternate email address.
- After confirmation, you will have to enter your current passwordand then the new one.
- If you check the ” Change password every 72 days” option , Microsoft will remind you to change your password every 72 days , which is recommended to increase the security of your account.
If you want to use a reasonably strong password, we recommend that you mix a name you know with a made-up name , symbols, and numbers to make the password as strong as possible and never have any security issues with your account.
In conclusion, updating Outlook password is a very simple process . In a few minutes you will have a new password, it is also recommended to change it frequently.