change microsoft account login password cmd

Just answer the three security questions to reset the account passwords. Once that is out of the way, a reset password option is displayed on the sign-in screen for that local account.

Tip: you should not answer these questions truthfully.

Add three security questions and answers to the local account on the next page.Type the account password on the prompt that opens.Select 'update your security questions'.Select the 'Password' section on the page that opens.Use Windows-I to open the Settings application.The method does not work by default as it has a requirement: security questions. Microsoft implemented one official way to reset a local account password in Windows 10 version 1803. We have published a detailed guide on resetting a Microsoft account password. Just visit the Recover your account page on and follow the instructions to do so.Īdditional information is available on this Microsoft account support. Microsoft account owners may reset passwords online as well. This loads the 'Recover your account' screen with a captcha, and then the 'Verify your identity' screen to enter a security code sent to the linked email address or phone number. Windows 10 users may start the password reset on the sign-in page by selecting 'I forgot my password' on the sign-in screen. Resetting a Windows 10 Microsoft account password The solution is straightforward for Microsoft accounts as it is possible to reset the account password online. The account type determines whether it is possible to reset an account password. Local accounts exist only on the device, Microsoft accounts globally. Windows 10 supports two main account types: local accounts and Microsoft accounts.

Change microsoft account login password cmd