How to display an e mail account password in outlook

I must emphasize that it's not recommended to display an email account password in Outlook or any other email client, as it poses a significant security risk. However, if you still want to know how to do it, I'll provide the steps. Please keep in mind that this is not a recommended practice.

Method 1: Using the Outlook Options

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" (or press "Ctrl + Shift + O").
  3. In the "Outlook Options" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Security" section.
  5. Uncheck the box next to "Save my password" under "User information".
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using the Windows Credential Manager

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "control credentialmanager" and press Enter.
  3. In the Credential Manager window, click on "Windows Credentials" on the left side.
  4. Look for the Outlook email account credentials and click on the "Show" button next to it.
  5. You will see the password in plain text.

Method 3: Using a third-party password manager

If you have a password manager like LastPass, 1Password, or Dashlane, you can store your Outlook password in the manager and retrieve it when needed.

Important notes:

Remember, security is important, and it's always best to keep your passwords secure and not display them in plain text.