How to find recovery code in outlook mail

In Outlook, the recovery code is also known as the "recovery key" or "recovery password". It's a unique code that's used to recover your Outlook account if you forget your password. Here's how to find it:

Method 1: Check your email settings

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2016 and later) or "Account Options" (in Outlook 2013 and earlier).
  3. Click on "Manage Accounts" or "Email Accounts".
  4. Select your email account and click on "Change" or "Edit".
  5. Look for the "Recovery Key" or "Recovery Code" field. It might be labeled as "Recovery password" or "Security code" as well.
  6. Copy the recovery code and store it in a safe place.

Method 2: Check your Microsoft account settings

If you're using a Microsoft account (e.g., @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com) to sign in to Outlook, you can find the recovery code in your Microsoft account settings:

  1. Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page and sign in with your email address and password.
  2. Click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select "View account".
  3. Scroll down to the "Security" section.
  4. Click on "Security info" and then click on "Recovery codes".
  5. You'll see a list of recovery codes. Copy one of them and store it in a safe place.

Method 3: Check your email provider's website

If you're using a third-party email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo Mail) to sign in to Outlook, you can find the recovery code on their website:

  1. Go to your email provider's website and sign in with your email address and password.
  2. Look for the "Account settings" or "Security settings" section.
  3. Check for a "Recovery code" or "Recovery key" field. It might be labeled as "Security code" or "Password reset code" as well.
  4. Copy the recovery code and store it in a safe place.

Remember to store your recovery code in a safe and secure location, such as a password manager or a secure note-taking app. This way, you'll be able to recover your Outlook account if you forget your password.