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How To Change Outlook Password [3 Quick Ways]
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Updated onFebruary 19, 2024
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A wide range ofusershas reported encountering theerror messageSomething went wrong andOutlookcouldn’t update yourpassword.
This error seems to have appeared with the interface change for the password recovery option insideOutlook365.
Why can’t I change my Outlook password?
The recover password option has transformed into ‘repair’. Even though this was intended to simplify the process of changing thepasswordinOutlook365, because of some conflict, it actually made the problem worse.
Userswho hit the Repair option and then choose Let me repair myaccountmanually, are then met by the error mentioned above.
This can be because some updates are pending or because Outlook met a bug during the sign in process.
It can be extremely frustrating, as you end up being forced not to use any of your email addresses connected to yourOutlookaccount.
In today’s guide, we will discuss the best way to deal with this issue and solve it once and for all. Please read on to find out how to do it.
What to do ifOutlook couldn’t update your password?
1. Check for any updates to your operating system
For a worthwhile solution to work out Outlook password issues, follow the steps below to update your Windows OS.
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Clickon thesearchbox and type inUpdate.Choose the first option from the top.
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Inside theWindows Updatewindow,clickonCheckforupdates.
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Wait for thesearchprocessto complete, andinstallany availableupdates.
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Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your PC (if required).
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Check Outlook to see if the issue persists.
2. Download the official Support and Recovery Assistant for Office 365
3. Change the password by accessing Microsoft Outlook settings
Note:This method will enable you to access the sameaccountsetup form that was used in the previous versions ofOutlook. Update yourpasswordinside that form and everything will synchronize perfectly after.
In today’s article, we explored some of the best methods to deal with theSomething went wrong andOutlookcouldn’t update yourpassworderror messageon Windows 10.
As you can see, it’s easy to change your Outlook password, and this can be helpful ifOutlook keep asking for password, or it can help you fix other issues.
Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you change yourOutlookpassword, by using the comment section below.
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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