How to Change Password in Outlook? Expert Guide

Changing your password in Microsoft Outlook depends on the type of account you’re using. Here are the most common scenarios:

**1. If you use Outlook with a Microsoft account (Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live)
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You need to change it from your Microsoft account settings:

1. Go to: https://account.microsoft.com
2. Sign in to your account
3. Click Security
4. Select Change password
5. Enter your current password → then set a new one
6. Click Save

This will automatically update in Outlook everywhere.

**2. If you use the Outlook desktop app (Office / Microsoft 365)
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Outlook itself doesn’t store passwords permanently—you must update it when your email provider password changes.

Steps:

1. Open Outlook
2. Go to File → Account Settings → Account Settings
3. Select your email account
4. Click Change
5. Enter your new password
6. Click Next → Finish

3. If you're using Gmail, Yahoo, or other accounts in Outlook

Change the password from the provider’s website:

• For Google (Gmail): https://myaccount.google.com/security
• For Yahoo: https://login.yahoo.com/account/security

After changing:

• Open Outlook → it will ask for the new password
• Enter it to re-sync

4. If Outlook keeps asking for a password

Try this:

• Remove and re-add the account
• Clear saved credentials from Windows Credential Manager
• Restart Outlook

Manual vs Automated

The manual method (via Outlook settings) works only if you know the password

Automated tools like Cigati PST Password Remover work even without the password, saving time and effort

5. Automated Method (Recommended)

If you forgot your PST password or can’t access your Outlook data file, using a professional tool like Cigati PST Password Remover is the easiest solution.

Why use Cigati PST Password Remover?

• Removes or resets PST passwords instantly
• Works even if you don’t know the old password
• Supports all Outlook PST files (ANSI & Unicode)
• No need to install Outlook
• Maintains complete data integrity

These types of tools are designed to unlock PST files without affecting data and can handle even complex or multilingual passwords efficiently.

Steps to Remove PST Password Automatically

1. Download and install Cigati PST Password Remover
2. Launch the software
3. Add your password-protected PST file
4. Choose Remove Password or Reset Password
5. Click Process

Within seconds, your PST file will be unlocked and accessible.