Forgot password for hotmail
Don't worry! Forgetting a password can be frustrating, but it's easy to recover your Hotmail account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you reset your password:
Method 1: Reset password using your Microsoft account
- Go to the Hotmail login page (www.outlook.com) and click on "Forgot password" at the bottom of the page.
- Enter your email address (your Hotmail address) and click "Next".
- You'll be asked to enter the characters you see in the CAPTCHA image. Enter the characters and click "Next".
- You'll be prompted to enter your Microsoft account password. If you don't remember your password, click "Forgot password" again.
- Follow the prompts to reset your password. You may need to answer security questions or provide additional information to verify your identity.
Method 2: Reset password using your recovery email or phone number
- Go to the Hotmail login page (www.outlook.com) and click on "Forgot password" at the bottom of the page.
- Enter your email address (your Hotmail address) and click "Next".
- You'll be asked to enter the characters you see in the CAPTCHA image. Enter the characters and click "Next".
- If you've set up a recovery email or phone number, you'll be prompted to enter the verification code sent to that email or phone number.
- Enter the verification code and click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to reset your password.
Method 3: Reset password using the Microsoft Account Recovery Tool
- Go to the Microsoft Account Recovery Tool (account.live.com/resetpassword).
- Enter your email address (your Hotmail address) and click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to reset your password. You may need to answer security questions or provide additional information to verify your identity.
Tips:
- Make sure you're using the correct email address and password.
- If you're still having trouble, try resetting your password from a different device or browser.
- If you're unable to reset your password, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.