where do i find my exchange password?

Bert Reul 0 Reputation points
2025-04-24T11:46:19.9833333+00:00

I am required to fill in my MS Exchange password. The one I have doesn't work. How do I change it?

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  1. Shikha Ghildiyal 4,945 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2025-04-24T12:00:35.58+00:00

    Hi Bert Reul

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    If you are using a Outlook.com or a hotmail.com or msn.com domain you need to sign in first on the Outlook website to ensure that you have the exact password (link below)

    https://outlook.live.com 

    Here's how to update your password from the Outlook app

    Open the Outlook App:

    Launch the Outlook app on your device.

    Go to Settings:

      Tap on your profile icon or the gear icon (usually found at the top-left or bottom-right corner, depending on your device).
      
      **Access Account Settings:**
      
         Scroll down to find "Accounts" or "Manage Accounts."
         
            Select the email account for which you want to update the password.
            
            **Update Password:**
            
               Look for the password field or an option like "Change account settings."
               
                  Enter your new password and save the changes.
                  
                  **Test the Update:**
                  
                     Once you've updated the password, ensure your email account syncs properly by sending or receiving a test email.
                     
    

    Other way to update password:

    1. Open the Control Panel:
      • On your Windows computer, type "Control Panel" in the search bar and open it.
    2. Navigate to Mail Settings:
      • In the Control Panel, look for "Mail" (this might be listed as "Mail (Microsoft Outlook)" if installed).
      • Click on it to open the Mail Setup window.
    3. Access Account Settings:
      • In the Mail Setup window, click on "Email Accounts."
      • This will open the Account Settings window.
    4. Select Your Email Account:
      • Under the "Email" tab, find the email account you want to update.
      • Highlight it and click on "Change."
    5. Update Your Password:
      • In the next window, look for the password field. Enter your updated password.
      • Save the changes and close all windows.
    6. Restart Outlook:
      • Once you've updated your password, restart the Outlook app and check if your account syncs correctly.If you are using a Outlook.com or a hotmail.com or msn.com domain you need to sign in first on the Outlook website to ensure that you have the exact password (link below) https://outlook.live.com  Here's how to update your password from the Outlook app
      1. Open the Outlook App:
        • Launch the Outlook app on your device.
      2. Go to Settings:
        • Tap on your profile icon or the gear icon (usually found at the top-left or bottom-right corner, depending on your device).
      3. Access Account Settings:
        • Scroll down to find "Accounts" or "Manage Accounts."
        • Select the email account for which you want to update the password.
      4. Update Password:
        • Look for the password field or an option like "Change account settings."
        • Enter your new password and save the changes.
      5. Test the Update:
        • Once you've updated the password, ensure your email account syncs properly by sending or receiving a test email.
      Other way to update password:
      1. Open the Control Panel:
        • On your Windows computer, type "Control Panel" in the search bar and open it.
      2. Navigate to Mail Settings:
        • In the Control Panel, look for "Mail" (this might be listed as "Mail (Microsoft Outlook)" if installed).
        • Click on it to open the Mail Setup window.
      3. Access Account Settings:
        • In the Mail Setup window, click on "Email Accounts."
        • This will open the Account Settings window.
      4. Select Your Email Account:
        • Under the "Email" tab, find the email account you want to update.
        • Highlight it and click on "Change."
      5. Update Your Password:
        • In the next window, look for the password field. Enter your updated password.
        • Save the changes and close all windows.
      6. Restart Outlook:
        • Once you've updated your password, restart the Outlook app and check if your account syncs correctly.

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