Outlook does not recognize my password

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Outlook does not recognize my password

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Patricia Smith 0 Reputation points

2026-07-28T22:23:49.79+00:00

Outlook does not recognize my password and will not allow me to change it
Hornblower409 12,070 Reputation points

2026-07-30T04:20:19.62+00:00

@Patricia Smith said

Outlook does not recognize my password and will not allow me to change it

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Patricia Smith 0 Reputation points

2026-07-28T22:23:49.79+00:00

Outlook does not recognize my password and will not allow me to change it
Hornblower409 12,070 Reputation points

2026-07-30T04:20:19.62+00:00

@Patricia Smith said

Outlook does not recognize my password and will not allow me to change it

You will not get any help for your issue by adding to an old post. I would suggest that you start a new thread using the "Ask a question" button at the top of this page to create a new Question and include the details for your specific problem. This provides much higher visibility to your issue than adding on to an old post, which is only seen by people who are already following this question.

Answer 1

If Outlook does not recognize your password, it may be due to several reasons. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

Check Your Credentials: Ensure that you are entering the correct email address and password. Sometimes, a simple typo can cause issues.
Password Reset: If you suspect that your password may have changed or been forgotten, try resetting your password through the Microsoft 365 account recovery process.
Account Lockout: If you have attempted to log in multiple times with the wrong password, your account may be temporarily locked. Wait a while before trying again.
Outlook Profile: If the problem persists, consider creating a new Outlook profile. Sometimes, a corrupted profile can cause login issues.
Network Security Settings: If you are using an older version of Outlook, ensure that the Logon network security setting is configured correctly. It should be set to Anonymous Authentication if you are having trouble connecting to your Microsoft Exchange mailbox.
Trust Center Settings: Make sure that the Allow Office to connect to the Internet option is checked in the Trust Center settings.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to run the self-diagnostics tool available for Outlook to identify any underlying problems.

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Answer 2

Patricia Smith 0

HELP!

Outlook will not let me change my password

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Answer 3

Hi,

What error message are you getting when trying to log in to your account?

If you are sure you are entering the correct password but it’s not letting you in, usually resetting your password fixes the issue: https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx

● Enter your email address on the first page and click Next.

● Select Other verification method and click Get Code.

● Enter the verification code to successfully reset your password.

● Try logging in to your account again.