Outlook Account Password Reset Not Working

With all the accounts we log into daily, it can be difficult to remember every password. Sometimes we simply forget a password (or block access to an account by trying the password too many times). Other times, someone else may try to hack into our account and change the password to something we don’t know. Both are frustrating situations and prevent you from logging into Outlook.

Fortunately, you can reset Outlook passwords. So whether you forgot the Outlook password or got locked out in some other way, there are several things you can do to recover your Outlook account, and we will explore them in depth.

How to Reset Outlook Password

• Click on the “File” tab and locate the Account Information section.
• Click on “Account Settings” and select “Account Settings” from the drop-down menu.
• Choose your email account and click “Edit”. A new screen will display current information about your Outlook account settings.
• Type your new password in the Password text box. This must match the password used by your POP3 or IMAP email account.
• Check the box next to “Remember password”.
• Click “Next” and then click “Finish” to complete the process.

How to change password in Outlook?
Besides security reasons, sometimes we forget our Outlook password, so we need to change the password on Outlook. There are different ways to change MS Outlook passwords. Here we will look at the three best methods to perform Outlook password change:

A. To change Outlook client password-

If you’re using Microsoft 365 with monthly updates:

• In Outlook, choose File -> Account Settings -> Update Password.
• Update password or app password, then click “OK”.
• If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber with semi-annual updates or have Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, or 2010, or purchased Outlook as a standalone app:
• Go to File -> Info -> Account Settings -> Manage Profiles
• Then click on “Email Accounts”
• In the dialog window that has just opened, click on the “E-mail” tab and then on the “Edit” button.
• In the “Change account” window, go to the “Login information” section and click “Next”.
• Now wait for the tasks to complete. Once the Tasks are checked in green, exit the window by clicking on the ‘Close’ button.

B. To change Outlook.com password-
If you are using Outlook.com as your email provider, follow the steps below to change Outlook password:

After logging into your Outlook.com account, go to the “Security” page and click on “Change my password” under “Password Security” on the dashboard. Password Security
Next, you are prompted to enter your current password and provide a new one. After that, re-enter the new password. Click “Save” to continue. Retype the new password
This is how you can change your Outlook.com password

C. Professional Tool to Set New Outlook Password
Sometimes it may be difficult to perform Outlook password reset with the manual methods discussed above. So it is recommended to try a professional tool like Kernel Outlook Password Recovery to easily change passwords in Outlook. It is a 3-in-1 tool that provides options for recovering, deleting and setting a new password. The tool offers one-click recovery of password protected PST file, be it symbolic, alphanumeric or any other complex, by generating another password for the same. Even if you forget the Outlook password, this tool can recover it quickly. Apart from this, users can easily remove password from file and make it passwordless or set new password for any PST file using this advanced tool.
It has the following features and benefits that set it apart from its counterparts:

• It can recover Outlook PST file passwords instantly
• It can effectively unlock password protected PST files
• Support multi-language password recovery
• It can easily remove passwords from PST files
• Ability to change previous passwords and activate a new password
• Creates an alternate password for highly encrypted PST files
• Supports all versions of Outlook

The user interface (UI) is quite simple and easy to use. There are options to recover, remove password from Outlook PST file and set new password in the bottom section of the user interface. It also comes with a free trial version. In the trial version, one can only upload a PST file with a maximum size of 500MB for password recovery. We recommend you to try its free trial version to learn more about the features of the tool.

Now let’s take a look at the tool’s detailed process for setting the new password:

• Launch the tool.Kernel Outlook Password Recovery
• Add the file(s) you are interested in by clicking the Add Files button.
• Next, you will be prompted to take a backup of the PST file before proceeding. Select the appropriate option to continue. backup PST file
• Now reset the PST file password by filling in the information. Click OK to continue. reset PST file password
• You should see a message that the password change was successful.
• Click OK to continue. Password successfully changed
• The last step is to save the password reset report to a CSV file by clicking the Save report as CSV option (bottom right corner of the UI). Click OK to complete the process.

FAQs

Q- How often should I change my Outlook password?
A- It’s good practice to periodically change your Outlook password, especially if you suspect activity outside of your account. Security professionals recommend changing your password within three months for maximum security. You can also set up two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your account.

What happens after changing my Outlook password?
Whenever you change your Outlook password, you will be signed out on all devices. Then you will need to log in again on each device using the new password.

Why am I not receiving my Microsoft Outlook verification code texts?
There are several reasons why you might not receive your Outlook verification code texts or emails. First, check that they haven’t gone to a spam folder (yes, even SMS messages have a spam location). Then check that the number is not blocked. Finally, check that the number is entered correctly, because even a disabled digit will cause problems.