Outlook: forgot password - what to do?

Fortunately, if you forgot your Outlook password, you can easily reset it. We'll show you exactly how this works in this case.

Forgot Outlook password - so reset your password

1. Open this page from Microsoft (click on the link).
2. Enter your email address and confirm with "Next".
3. You will receive a verification code via email, which you will need for the next steps.
4. Now enter the recovery code on the Microsoft page.
5. Now you can set a new password.
6. If you no longer have access to the alternate email address or you no longer know the security question, you should contact Microsoft Support.

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