Hotmail login password get an app password

If you're having trouble accessing your Hotmail account due to a forgotten password or other issues, you can generate an app password to use instead of your regular password. Here's how:

Method 1: Generate an app password using the Microsoft account settings

  1. Go to the Microsoft account settings page and sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
  2. Click on the "Security" tab.
  3. Scroll down to the "App passwords" section.
  4. Click on "Generate" next to "App passwords".
  5. Choose the app or device you want to use the app password with (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
  6. Click "Generate" to create the app password.
  7. You'll see a 16-character password. Copy and save it securely.

Method 2: Generate an app password using the Outlook app

  1. Open the Outlook app on your device (mobile or desktop).
  2. Sign in with your Hotmail email address and password.
  3. Tap or click on the profile picture or icon in the top right corner.
  4. Select "Settings" or "Options".
  5. Scroll down to the "Account" section.
  6. Tap or click on "Security" or "Security settings".
  7. Scroll down to the "App passwords" section.
  8. Tap or click on "Generate" next to "App passwords".
  9. Choose the app or device you want to use the app password with (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
  10. Click "Generate" to create the app password.
  11. You'll see a 16-character password. Copy and save it securely.

Using the app password

Once you have generated the app password, you can use it to access your Hotmail account on the app or device you specified. You'll need to enter the app password instead of your regular password.

Remember to keep your app password secure and do not share it with anyone. If you lose your app password, you can generate a new one using the same process.