Change password in Outlook
0Here's how to change password in Outlook.
i. To change the password for your Outlook account, follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook.
2. Click on the **File** tab.
3. Select **Account Settings**.
4. In the **Account Settings** dialog box, select the account you want to change the password for.
5. Click on the **Change Password** button.
6. In the **Change Password** dialog box, enter your current password and the new password you want to use.
7. Click on the **OK** button.
To change the password for a personal folder file (.pst), follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook.
2. Click on the **File** tab.
3. Select **Account Settings**.
4. In the **Account Settings** dialog box, select **Data Files**.
5. Select the personal folder file (.pst) you want to change the password for.
6. Click on the **Settings** button.
7. In the **Personal Folders** dialog box, click on the **Change Password** button.
8. In the **Change Password** dialog box, enter your current password and the new password you want to use.
9. Click on the **OK** button.
Note that if you forget your password, you can reset it by following these steps:
1. Go to the Microsoft account website.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
3. Click on the **Forgot your password?** link.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.
ii. There are a few ways to change your email password in Outlook 365.
**Through Outlook**
1. Open Outlook.
2. Click on the **File** tab.
3. Select **Account Settings**.
4. In the **Account Settings** dialog box, select the account you want to change the password for.
5. Click on the **Change Password** button.
6. In the **Change Password** dialog box, enter your current password and the new password you want to use.
7. Click on the **OK** button.
**Through the Outlook web app**
1. Go to the Outlook web app.
2. Sign in with your email address and password.
3. Click on the **Gear icon** in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Select **View all Outlook settings**.
5. In the **Settings** dialog box, select **Manage your account**.
6. Under **Account information**, click on the **Change password** link.
7. In the **Change password** dialog box, enter your current password and the new password you want to use.
8. Click on the **Save** button.
**Through your email provider's website**
Most email providers have a way to change your password on their website. To do this, you will need to log in to your email provider's website and find the password change page. Once you have found the password change page, follow the instructions on the page to change your password.
**Note:** If you are having trouble changing your password, you can contact your email provider's customer support for help.
iii. To edit an email in Outlook 365, follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook 365.
2. In the **Mail** view, locate the email you want to edit.
3. Double-click on the email to open it in a new window.
4. Make the desired changes to the email.
5. Click on the **Save** button.
**Note:** You can also edit an email by right-clicking on it and selecting **Edit**.
**Additional Information:**
* You can only edit emails that have not been sent yet. Once an email has been sent, it cannot be edited.
* If you want to edit an email that has already been sent, you can reply to the email and include your changes in the reply.
* You can also forward an email and include your changes in the forwarded message.
**Tip:** If you make a mistake while editing an email, you can always click on the **Undo** button to undo your changes.
iv. There are a few reasons why your Outlook password reset might not be working.
* **You may have entered the wrong email address.** Make sure that you have entered the correct email address when you requested a password reset.
* **The email may have been caught by your spam filter.** Check your spam folder to see if the email from Microsoft is there.
* **You may have exceeded the number of password reset attempts.** If you have tried to reset your password too many times, you will need to wait a few hours before trying again.
* **There may be a problem with your internet connection.** Make sure that you are connected to the internet and that your internet connection is working properly.
If you have tried all of these things and your Outlook password reset is still not working, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
Here are some additional tips to help you reset your Outlook password:
* **Make sure that you are using a strong password.** A strong password is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
* **Do not use the same password for multiple accounts.** If you use the same password for multiple accounts, and one of those accounts is compromised, your other accounts may also be compromised.
* **Change your password regularly.** It is a good idea to change your password every few months to help protect your account from unauthorized access.