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How to Change User Password in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

If required, you can change both Local User Account and Microsoft User Account Password on your computer. You will find below the steps to Change User Password in Windows 10.

Change User Account Password in Windows 10

Change User Password in Windows 10

If you are looking for a way to Change the User Password on your computer, it is likely that your Login Password has been compromised or you are finding it difficult to remember the Password and want to change it.

You will find below the steps Change User Password in Windows 10 and also the steps to Change User Password to PIN or Picture, instead instead of using an alpha-numeric password.

1. Change Local User Account Password in Windows 10

If you are using a Local User Account, you can follow the steps below to change User Password in Windows 10.

Go to Settings > Accounts > select Sign-in Options in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down and select the Password option and click on the Change button.

Change Password Option in Windows

On Change your Password Screen, enter you Current Password and click on the Next button.

Confirm Current Password in Windows 10

On the next screen, enter your New Password, Reenter Password and click on the Next button.

Change Your Password Screen in Windows 10

Finally, click on the Finish button.

Finish Change Password Process in Windows 10

With above steps, you have successfully completed the process of changing Local User Account Password in Windows 10.

2. Change Microsoft User Account Password in Windows 10

In order to change Microsoft User Password, you need to be logged into your Microsoft Account and the computer needs to be connected to Internet.

Go to Settings > Accounts > select Sign-in Options in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down and select the Password option and click on the Change button.

Change Password Option in Windows

On Verify your identity screen, click on your Email Address to receive a Security Code from Microsoft.

Verify Identity Using Email Address

On the next screen, enter the Security Code and click on the Verify button.

Enter Security Code to Verify Microsoft Account

Once your Email Account is verified, you will be provided with the option to change Microsoft User Account Password. Enter your Current Password and then type in your New Password.Change Microsoft Account Password

You will see Password Changed confirmation, once your Microsoft Account Password is changed.

3. Change User Account Password to PIN

Windows 10 provides the option to login to computer using a 4 digit PIN, instead of using a regular alpha-numeric password.

Go to Settings > Accounts > select Sign-in Options in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down and select the Windows Hello PIN option and click on the Add button.

Windows Hello PIN Password Option in Windows

On the next screen, enter your Current User Password and click on Ok.

Verify User Account Password Option in Windows

On the next screen, enter a 4 digit PIN and click on OK.

Set Up PIN Password to Login to Windows

You will now be able to login to your computer using this 4-digit PIN, instead of using your regular User Password.

4. Change User Account Password to Picture

Another login option available in Windows 10 is to use picture or pattern, instead of using a regular alphanumeric  Password.

Go to Settings > Accounts > select Sign-in Options in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down and select the Picture Password option and click on the Add button.

Use Picture Password Option in Windows

On the next screen, enter your Current User Password and click on Ok.

Verify Account Option in Windows 10

Next, follow the instructions to setup a Picture as the Login Password for your computer.

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