{"id":216,"date":"2026-02-22T03:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnyourpc.com\/?p=216"},"modified":"2026-02-22T03:31:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:31:57","slug":"changing-your-password-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learnyourpc.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/changing-your-password-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing Your Password in Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd10 Why Change Your Password?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may want to change your password if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You think someone else knows it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You forgot it and need to reset it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a stronger password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has been a long time since you changed it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing your password helps keep your computer secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 First: What Type of Account Do You Have?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Microsoft Account<\/strong> (uses your email address)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Account<\/strong> (only used on this computer)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will cover both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 Changing Password for a Microsoft Account<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you sign in with an email address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Start \u2192 Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Sign-in options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Password<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be asked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your current password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify with a code sent to your email or phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the steps to create a new password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 12 characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 Changing Password for a Local Account<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do NOT use an email address to sign in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Start \u2192 Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Sign-in options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Password, click <strong>Change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your current password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type your new password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also set a password hint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a hint that helps you remember \u2014 but does not give away the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0 Important Safety Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never share your Windows password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft will never call asking for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not store it in plain sight near your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone asks for your password, it is a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd01 What If You Forgot Your Password?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If using a Microsoft account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Forgot password<\/strong> on the sign-in screen.<br>Follow the instructions to reset it online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If using a local account, recovery is more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one reason Microsoft accounts are helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Confidence Tip for Seniors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing your password is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not harm your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong passwords protect your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take your time when creating one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write it down safely if needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors) \ud83d\udd10 Why Change Your Password? You may want to change your password if: Changing your password helps keep your computer secure. \ud83d\udfe6 First: What Type of Account Do You Have? 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