Change Your Microsoft Account Password

Overview

Use the steps below to change your Microsoft 365 account password. These steps require that you are able to access your account and know your current password.

If you do not know your current password, please see Reset a Forgotten Microsoft Password for instructions on resetting your password.

Steps

Change Your Password

1. Open a browser and sign into your account at myaccount.microsoft.com.
2. Click the Change Password link that should be displayed in the top row of that page.
3. You will be redirected to a new page and prompted for MFA. 
4. Enter a new password and confirm your new password.
5. Click Submit.
6. After you get the message saying your password has been changed, you can sign in to your account using your new password. 

Password Requirements 

Your network password must meet the following requirements: 

• Must be at least 10 characters 
• Must not be one of your previous 24 passwords 
• Must not contain any part of your Net ID or name 
• Must not include the words “providence” or “friars”