How to Change a Hotmail Account Password

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Go to http://account.live.com/password/change in a web browser.

   Type "account.live.com/password/change" in the address bar of a web browser and press ⏎ Return.
   
   If you are not already signed in, enter your Hotmail address and password and click on Next.
   
   If prompted to generate a security code, click on Send Code and enter the code that is sent to your email address or phone number.
2. 2

   Step 2: Enter your current password in the field at the top of the window.

   , If you'd like to be prompted to change your password on a regular basis, check "Make me change my password every 72 days."
   
   The password you use to log in to Hotmail has been changed.
   
   You must use a different method to reset a lost or forgotten Hotmail password.
3. 3

   Step 3: Enter and confirm your new password.

4. 4

   Step 4: Click on Next.

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