How to Reset Your Network Password
If you forgot your password or need to reset it, this guide will help you through the process quickly and easily.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Go to the Password Reset Portal
- Open your web browser and go to the Microsoft Online Password Reset portal: passwordreset.microsoftonline.com.
- Enter your work or school account email address and the characters shown on the screen, then click Next.
Step 2: Verify Your Identity
- You will be asked to verify your identity using one or more methods:
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Phone Call/Text Message: You may receive a code via text message or an automated phone call.
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Email: A verification code will be sent to your registered recovery email address.
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Security Questions: You might need to answer pre-configured security questions.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the verification process.
Step 3: Reset Your Password
- Once your identity is verified, you will be prompted to create a new password.
- Enter your new password, making sure it meets your organization's requirements (e.g., length, complexity).
- Confirm your new password by entering it again in the confirmation field.
- Click Finish to complete the process.
Step 4: Update Your Devices
- After resetting your password, update it on all your devices and applications where you use your work or school account. This includes:
- Computers
- Mobile devices (smartphones and tablets)
- Email apps (like Outlook)
- VPN clients
- Any other applications or services that use your work or school account