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How to change password and PIN

Anonymous
2025-03-31T14:58:20+00:00

I have gotten emails for one time passcodes that I did not request. I am concerned about that. I can't find where to change my password and PIN. Please help!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-01T08:15:24+00:00

    Hi Wendy BS

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community

    Understanding your problem, you did not request a one-time password email on your behalf.

    This may indicate that someone is trying to access your account.

    If you want to change your password

    Go to account.microsoft.com and log in with the username and password of the account you want to update if you are not already logged in.

    Select “Security” from the navigation header and re-enter your password for this account as you will be accessing sensitive information.

    In the Password security tile, select Change my password.

    On the Change Password screen, enter your current password and then enter a new password.

    Select Save.

    Change your Microsoft account password - Microsoft Support

    If you are referring to the pin code on your computer, please do not worry!

    Windows PINs are only stored locally on the device and are not transmitted over the network.

    On TPM-enabled devices, the PIN is protected at the hardware level and cannot be read.

    If you want to change it please refer to the official support article:Change or Reset Your PIN in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Contact me if you need anything else.

    Best wishes

    Merek.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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