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 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.
On Change your Password Screen, enter you Current Password and click on the Next button.
On the next screen, enter your New Password, Reenter Password and click on the Next button.
Finally, click on the Finish button.
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.
On Verify your identity screen, click on your Email Address to receive a Security Code from Microsoft.
On the next screen, enter the Security Code and click on the Verify button.
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.
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.
On the next screen, enter your Current User Password and click on Ok.
On the next screen, enter a 4 digit PIN and click on OK.
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.
On the next screen, enter your Current User Password and click on Ok.
Next, follow the instructions to setup a Picture as the Login Password for your computer.