Password is the foremost barrier in your Windows 10 computer that protects your data and information from illegitimate intrusion or access. Having your account secured with a random password like your date of birth, surname, or your mother’s maiden name doesn’t mean that your account is safe against intrusion. When creating a password for your Windows 10 computer or for any other purposes, always make sure that your password comprises of following:
- Letters (both uppercase and lowercase)
- Numbers (random numbers)
- Special characters such as !@#$%&*
Making a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters will make it difficult for anyone to guess your password and get access to your account. Well, if you have created your password with such a combination, or if you have really set your birth date or your mother’s maiden name as your password, you would really want to change it if you wish to keep your account protected.
Well, if you don’t know how to change your password in Windows 10, below we have provided three different options for changing your password.
Ways to Change Your Password in Windows 10
Following are the three different options for changing the password in your Windows 10 computer.
1.) Change or Set a Password
- On your computer, click on the Start button located at the lower-left corner of your computer screen.
- Select Settings option from the list. In case you don’t find the Settings option listed in the Start menu, simply start typing Settings and you will get the result for Settings
- From the Settings window that appears on your screen, click on the Accounts
- Next, click on the Sign-in options from the menu.
- Then, click on the Change option under the option – Change your account password.
- You will need to log into your Microsoft account using your current password in order to change your password. Simply enter your password in the box and click on the Sign in
- You will receive a security code on your registered phone number. Enter the code in the prompted field and confirm it.
- On the next page, you will be asked to enter your current password and then your new password in the relevant fields.
- Once you are done entering your old and new password, press “Enter” key on your keyboard.
- The password for your Windows 10 computer will be changed.
2.) Change Your Password to a PIN
- On your computer, click on the Start button located at the lower-left corner of your computer screen.
- Select Settings option from the list. In case you don’t find the Settings option listed in the Start menu, simply start typing Settings and you will get the result for Settings
- From the Settings window that appears on your screen, click on the Accounts
- Next, click on the Sign-in options from the menu.
- Then, click on the Add option under PIN located below the option – Change your account password.
- You will be asked to sign into your Microsoft account using your current password. So, enter your current password in the box and click on the Sign in
- Next, enter a new pin in the first field and then enter it again in the next field. Then, click on the OK
- From next time, you will need this PIN to get access to your account.
3.) Change Your Password to a Picture Password
- On your computer, click on the Start button located at the lower-left corner of your computer screen.
- Select Settings option from the list. In case you don’t find the Settings option listed in the Start menu, simply start typing Settings and you will get the result for Settings
- From the Settings window that appears on your screen, click on the Accounts
- Next, click on the Sign-in options from the menu.
- Then, click on the Add option under Picture password located below the PIN
- When prompted, enter your Microsoft account password in order to verify that you are the rightful owner of the account. Then click on the OK
- Next, click on the Choose Picture option and select a photo from your files.
- Then, click on the Use this picture option if you like it, otherwise, click on the Choose new picture You can even drag and adjust the photo to your preferred position.
- After that, you will be asked to draw three gestures on the picture. Use any combination of circles, taps, or straight lines.
NOTE: The size, position, and direction of your gestures and the order in which you perform them will become part of your picture password.
- If you would have created the gesture as suggested, you will see a congratulation message on your screen.
- From next time, you will need to retrace your gestures for signing into your computer.
And this is how you can change the password in Windows 10 and make your computer secure and safe against intrusion.