除了登录Windows 10 PC，您还可以使用您的Microsoft帐户密码在Xbox、Skype、Outlook和OneDrive上进行连接。因此，最好定期更改Microsoft密码以确保您的数据安全。如果您怀疑有人访问了您的帐户，或者您使用相同密码的时间过长，本指南将向您展示如何以两种不同的方式更改Microsoft密码。继续阅读以找到最适合您的：
注意：(NOTE:)本指南说明如何使用浏览器或 Windows 10设置应用程序更改您的(Settings )Microsoft帐户密码。如果您不再记得您的凭据，您还可以重置您的 Microsoft 帐户的密码(reset the password for your Microsoft account)。此外，如果您首先想了解有关Microsoft帐户及其优势的更多信息，请阅读什么是 Microsoft 帐户？(What is a Microsoft account?).
1.如何在线修改你的微软(Microsoft)账号密码
无论您身在何处，都可以通过您喜欢的 Web 浏览器轻松更改您的Microsoft帐户密码。首先，访问login.live.com ，插入与您的(login.live.com)Microsoft帐户关联的电子邮件地址、电话号码或Skype名称，然后按Next。
提示：(TIP:)如果您希望使用安全密钥或Windows Hello选项之一（如您的 PIN(your PIN)或Windows Hello Face ）登录，您有两个选择：访问“使用 Windows Hello 或安全密钥登录”(“Sign in with Windows Hello or a security key”)链接或单击或点击底部的登录选项。(Sign-in options)
插入(Insert)所需信息以登录您的Microsoft帐户
插入当前的Microsoft帐户密码，然后按登录(Sign in)按钮。
插入当前的Microsoft密码
您现在已登录到您的Microsoft帐户。此页面的右上角应该有一个更改密码选项，如下所示。(Change password)单击(Click)或点击它。
注意：(NOTE:)如果您在此页面上找不到更改密码(Change password)按钮，它应该位于安全(Security)选项卡中。单击(Click)并点击它，然后点击Change password。
按更改(Press Change)密码以选择另一个Microsoft密码
为了保护您的帐户，Microsoft要求您验证您的身份。此页面可能看起来不同，具体取决于您为帐户选择的保护选项。我们选择通过按名为“电子邮件(Email)”的选项（后跟我们的电子邮件地址）向与Microsoft帐户关联的地址发送电子邮件。您还可以通过短信或Microsoft Authenticator等两步验证应用程序验证您的身份。
使用电子邮件验证您的身份
然后，我们检查了我们的电子邮件以获取我们在下一页插入的安全代码。按照您的Microsoft帐户的说明进行操作，然后按验证(Verify)。
验证您的身份以更改Microsoft密码
接下来，如果您没有为您的Microsoft帐户设置(Microsoft)两步验证(two-step verification)，我们鼓励您获取Microsoft Authenticator应用程序。按“立即获取”(“Get it now”)按钮执行此操作，或访问“不，谢谢(No thanks)”链接继续。
要继续，请单击或点击不，谢谢
您现在终于可以更改您的Microsoft帐户密码了。在第一个文本字段中输入当前密码，在第二个和第三个文本字段中输入您的新密码。要获得更安全的帐户，您可以选中“让我每 72 天更改一次密码”(“Make me change my password every 72 days”)选项旁边的框。完成后，单击或点击保存(Save)。
如何从浏览器更改您的Microsoft帐户密码
您将返回到您的Microsoft帐户页面，您可以在其中看到您上次在安全(Security)部分更改密码的时间，如下所示。
Microsoft显示您上次更改密码的时间
就是这样！您可以在下次登录时使用新的Microsoft密码。(Microsoft)
2.如何从设置(Settings)应用程序更改微软(Microsoft)密码
如果您使用Microsoft(Microsoft)帐户登录Windows 10，您还可以从Settings更改其密码。打开设置应用程序(Open the Settings app)并访问帐户(Accounts)。
在设置中开设账户
在左栏中，单击或点击登录选项选项(Sign-in options)卡。
重要提示：(IMPORTANT:)如果此时右侧未列出密码选项，请(Password)关闭(Off)“需要 Windows Hello 登录 Microsoft 帐户(“Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts)”下的开关，如下所示。然后，从Settings的(Settings)Accounts部分重新打开登录选项(Sign-in options)。
关闭登录(Sign-in)选项中的开关以显示密码(Password)选项
接下来，单击或点击密码(Password)条目以展开它，显示更改(Change)按钮。按更改(Change)选择另一个密码。
按(Press)密码(Password)下的更改(Change)按钮
这将打开一个弹出窗口，您必须在其中验证您的身份，然后才能继续。系统会提示我们插入PIN码，但您也可以使用密码或其他方式来确认您的身份，例如Google Authenticator。
使用 PIN 验证您的身份
接下来，系统可能还会提示您输入密码。输入您当前的密码，然后按登录(Sign in)。
输入您当前的Microsoft密码以登录
在下一页再次验证您的身份。根据您为帐户选择的选项，此页面可能会要求提供其他数据。我们通过按名为“电子邮件(Email)”的选项（后跟我们的电子邮件地址）向与Microsoft帐户关联的地址发送了一封电子邮件。
使用电子邮件验证您的身份
我们检查了我们的电子邮件中收到的安全代码，并将其插入到下一页。按照您的Microsoft帐户的说明进行操作，然后按验证(Verify)。
验证您的身份以更改Microsoft密码
您现在终于到达了可以更改密码的页面。在第一个字段中插入您当前的密码，在第二个字段中插入新的Microsoft密码。完成后，按Next。
如何从Windows 10更改您的(Windows 10)Microsoft帐户密码
您已成功更改密码。按完成(Finish)关闭弹出窗口，您可以使用新的Microsoft密码连接到与您的帐户关联的任何服务。
您的Microsoft(Microsoft)帐户的密码已更改
您更喜欢哪种方式更改您的Microsoft帐户密码？
如您所见，更改您的Microsoft帐户密码并不复杂。请(Just)记住选择一个强密码并经常更改它以确保您的数据安全。我们认为在线更改密码更容易，因为涉及的步骤更少，而且您还可以确认新密码，从而避免任何拼写错误。那你呢？您更喜欢哪种更改Microsoft密码的方法？让我们在评论中知道。
How to change the Microsoft password: 2 different ways -
Besides logging into Windows 10 PCs, you also use your Microsoft account password to cоnnect on Xbox, Ѕkyрe, Outlоok, and OneDrive. Thereforе, it’s a good idea to regulаrly change the Microsoft passwоrd in order to keep your data safe. If you sυspect someone has gaіned access to your account or if you’ve been using the sаme paѕsword for too long, this guide shows you how to change the Microsoft password in two differеnt ways. Kеep on reading to find the one that works best for you:
NOTE: This guide explains how to change your Microsoft account password using a browser or the Windows 10 Settings app. If you no longer remember your credentials, you can also reset the password for your Microsoft account. Furthermore, if you first want to learn more about a Microsoft account and its benefits, read What is a Microsoft account?.
1. How to change your Microsoft account password online
No matter where you are, you can easily change your Microsoft account password from your favorite web browser. To begin, access login.live.com, insert the email address, phone number, or Skype name associated with your Microsoft account, and then press Next.
TIP: If you’d rather sign in with a security key or with one of the Windows Hello options, like your PIN or Windows Hello Face, you have two options: access the “Sign in with Windows Hello or a security key” link or click or tap on the Sign-in options at the bottom.
Insert the required info to sign into your Microsoft account
Insert the current Microsoft account password and press the Sign in button.
Insert the current Microsoft password
You are now logged into your Microsoft account. There should be a Change password option available in the upper-right area of this page, as seen below. Click or tap on it.
NOTE: If you can’t find the Change password button on this page, it should be in the Security tab. Click and tap on it, and then on Change password.
Press Change password to choose another Microsoft password
To protect your account, Microsoft requires you to verify your identity. This page might look different, depending on the protection options you chose for your account. We chose to send an email to the address associated with the Microsoft account by pressing the option called Email (followed by our email address). You may also verify your identity through a text message or a two-step verification app like Microsoft Authenticator.
Verify your identity with an email
We then checked our email for the security code, which we inserted on the next page. Follow the instructions for your Microsoft account and press Verify.
Verify your identity to change the Microsoft password
Next, if you didn’t set up two-step verification for your Microsoft account, you’re encouraged to get the Microsoft Authenticator app. Press the “Get it now” button to do that, or access the No thanks link to carry on.
To continue, click or tap on No thanks
You can now finally change your Microsoft account password. Type the current password in the first text field, and your new password in the second and third text fields. For a safer account, you can check the box next to the “Make me change my password every 72 days” option. When you’re done, click or tap on Save.
How to change your Microsoft account password from a browser
You are returned to your Microsoft account page, where you can see the last time you changed the password in the Security section, as seen below.
Microsoft shows when you last changed your password
That’s it! You can use your new Microsoft password the next time you sign in.
2. How to change the Microsoft password from the Settings app
If you’re logged into Windows 10 with your Microsoft account, you can also change its password from Settings. Open the Settings app and access Accounts.
Open Accounts in Settings
In the left column, click or tap on the Sign-in options tab.
IMPORTANT: If the Password option is not listed on the right-hand side at this point, turn Off the switch under “Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts,” as seen below. Then, reopen the Sign-in options from the Accounts section in Settings.
Turn Off the switch in the Sign-in options to reveal the Password option
Next, click or tap on the Password entry to expand it, revealing the Change button. Press Change to choose another password.
Press the Change button under Password
This opens a pop-up where you must verify your identity before you continue. We are prompted to insert the PIN code, but you can also use your password or another way to confirm your identity, like Google Authenticator.
Use a PIN to verify your identity
Next, you might also be prompted for your password. Insert your current password and press Sign in.
Enter your current Microsoft password to sign in
Verify your identity again on the next page. Depending on the options you chose for your account, this page might request other data. We sent an email to the address associated with the Microsoft account by pressing the option called Email (followed by our email address).
Verify your identity with an email
We checked our email for the security code received and inserted it on the next page. Follow the instructions for your Microsoft account and press Verify.
Verify your identity to change the Microsoft password
You have now finally reached the page where you can change your password. Insert your current password in the first field, and the new Microsoft password in the second. When you are done, press Next.
How to change your Microsoft account password from Windows 10
You’ve succeeded in changing your password. Press Finish to close the pop-up, and you can use the new Microsoft password to connect to any services associated with your account.
The password for your Microsoft account is changed
Which way to change your Microsoft account password do you prefer?
As you can see, changing your Microsoft account password is not that complicated. Just remember to pick a strong password and change it frequently to keep your data secure. We feel it’s easier to change our password online because there are fewer steps involved, and you also get to confirm the new password, thus avoiding any typos. What about you? Which method to change your Microsoft password do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.
