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These tips can help keep your Microsoft account safe, make it easier to recover if it's compromised, and strengthen it against attacks.
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Notes: If you’re having password or security code issues, try these links:
- I forgot my password.
- I need to change my password.
- I think my account’s been compromised.
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Create a strong password for your account
Here’s a guide to the few simple changes you can make to protect yourself and your information online. Use These Tools Make smart use of the tools available to keep your data safe.
- One more way to help safeguard your digital footprint is to use a virtual private network, or VPN, to protect your privacy online and even to prevent websites from installing cookies that can track your internet browsing history. A VPN gives you online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from your home or public internet connection.
- BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR ONLINE SERVICES OR ENTERING YOUR LOGIN DETAILS TO ACCESS AREAS RESERVED FOR REGISTERED USERS, YOU AGREE THAT WE, OR A THIRD PARTY ACTING ON OUR BEHALF, CAN PLACE THESE COOKIES ON YOUR COMPUTER OR INTERNET ENABLED DEVICE. 1.1.3 Do Not Track. Our Online Services may not recognize browser-based Do Not Track signals.
It's especially important to have a strong password if you use a Microsoft email address (like Outlook.com or Hotmail). This is because many services now use your email address to check your identity. If someone gets access to your Microsoft account, they may be able to use your email to reset the passwords for your other accounts, like banking and online shopping.
You can change your password on the Security basics page at any time.
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Do make the new password significantly different from previous passwords. | Don't use the same password for different accounts. |
Do use a sentence or phrase converted into a string of initials, numbers, and symbols. | Don't use a single word for your password like 'password,' 'monkey,' or 'sunshine.' |
Do make your password hard to guess even if someone knows a lot about you (avoid names and birthdays of your family or your favorite band). Movavi slideshow maker 2 1 – create movies from photos. | Don't use common passwords like 'password,' 'iloveyou,' or '12345678.' |
Use the Microsoft Authenticator phone app to sign in without a password
The Microsoft Authenticator phone app not only adds another security layer to your Microsoft account, but it also lets you sign in to your account from your phone without a password.
Download the phone app and then learn how to use it in the How to use the Microsoft Authenticator app videos and article.
Make your account easier to recover
Add security info to your account to make it easier to recover your account if it’s hacked. Because this info can help keep your account safe, it's important to keep it up to date. Add or update your security info on the Security basics page. Or, learn more about Security info & security codes and get steps to help protect your account today.
Make sure your operating system has the latest updates
Most operating systems have free software updates to enhance security and performance. Because updates help keep your PC safer, we strongly recommend that you set up your PC to get these updates automatically. You can set up your PC to get the latest updates automatically for Windows 10.
Never reply to email asking for your password
Microsoft will never ask for your password in email, so never reply to any email asking for any personal information, even if it claims to be from Outlook.com or Microsoft.
Read about Outlook security for more information on email safety.
Check your recent activity
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If you receive an email notifying you of unusual activity, you can see when and where your account has been accessed—including successful sign-ins and security challenges—on the Recent activity page. Microsoft learns how you usually sign in to your account and flags events that are suspicious.
Manage your trusted devices
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If you lose or give away a device that you use to sign in to your Microsoft account, or if you know that someone else has access to your devices for whatever reason, be proactive and remove the trusted status from your devices. To remove trusted devices, go to the Security basics page, select more security options, scroll down to Trusted Devices, and then select Remove all the trusted devices associated with my account. Windowmizer 5 0 6 months. For more information, see how to add a trusted device to your Microsoft account.