Here’s how to reset your password if it’s been a while since you last logged in.

Instead, you’ll have to recover your account in its entirety, also usingMicrosoft’s account recovery website.

You’ll now need to verify your identity.

Enter Microsoft account email

drop your authenticator code or hit “Get Code” to get Microsoft to send you a code.

Once it arrives, enter it into the field to proceed.

snag the method you’d like to use.

Verify your identity

If all goes well you’ll be asked to set a new password.

You’ll need to enter this twice for your password to successfully reset.

Make a note of this password usinga good password manager.

Enter verification code

Download the Xbox app for your iPhone or Android smartphone.

When prompted to sign in, throw in your email into the required field and hit Next.

On the password screen, tap the “Forgot password?”

Xbox app enter email

You’ll be asked to verify your identity using an authenticator app if you’ve set one up.

If you haven’t set one up, hit the “Use a different verification option” link instead.

When you get your code, enter it to verify your identity.

Xbox app enter password field

From here you’ll be able to drop your new password and then verify it.

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