How to Reset Your Password in Windows

Created by Brad Nelson, Modified on Thu, 20 Feb at 3:51 PM by Brad Nelson

If you’ve forgotten your password or need to change it, follow these steps:

If You Remember Your Current Password:

  1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard.
  2. Select Change a password from the menu.
  3. Enter your current password, then type and confirm your new password.
  4. Click OK to save the changes.
  5. Log out and log back in with the new password.

If You Forgot Your Password:

  1. On the login screen, click "Forgot password?" (if available).
  2. Follow the prompts to reset your password using security questions or email verification.
  3. If that option isn’t available, contact your IT department for a reset.

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