Change Xbox password

To keep your Microsoft account secure, you should change your Xbox password regularly. In this practical tip we show you how it's done.

Microsoft account: change password using Xbox console

Your Microsoft account is assigned to the email address and password that you use when you sign up for Microsoft services such as "Xbox Live" and "Xbox Music". You can change the password required for this on your Xbox console.

1. Connect your game console to Xbox Live and have your current password ready.
2. Sign in to your game console with your Xbox Live player name.
3. Now select "Settings" and switch to "Account.
4. First, scroll right to "Your Information" and look for "Account Security". Confirm the "Change password" option.
5. Enter your current password and your new password in the input fields and select "Change now".
6. You can also save your password on the Xbox console to access other Microsoft services. To do this, select "Yes" when prompted.

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