Reset hotmail password with security question
To reset your Hotmail password using a security question, follow these steps:
Method 1: Reset password using security question on Hotmail website
- Go to the Hotmail sign-in page and click on "Forgot password" at the top right corner.
- Enter your email address and click "Next".
- You will be asked to answer your security question. Choose the question you set up earlier and enter your answer.
- If your answer is correct, you will be prompted to create a new password.
- Enter your new password and confirm it by re-entering it in the "Confirm password" field.
- Click "Next" to complete the password reset process.
Method 2: Reset password using security question on Microsoft account website
- Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page and click on "Forgot password" at the top right corner.
- Enter your email address and click "Next".
- You will be asked to answer your security question. Choose the question you set up earlier and enter your answer.
- If your answer is correct, you will be prompted to create a new password.
- Enter your new password and confirm it by re-entering it in the "Confirm password" field.
- Click "Next" to complete the password reset process.
Tips:
- Make sure you have access to the email address associated with your Hotmail account.
- If you're unable to answer your security question, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.
- It's a good idea to update your security question and answer periodically to ensure your account remains secure.
- If you're using a Microsoft account (formerly known as a Windows Live ID), you can also reset your password using the Microsoft account website.
Remember to always keep your security question and answer confidential to prevent unauthorized access to your account.