Want to change you PC’s password but can’t seem to figure out how to get it done? Well, we are here to help. In this post, you will learn simple and straightforward methods and steps on how to change user password in Windows.
Securing data within your device is paramount. Having a password on your Windows computer not only guarantees the safety of your data but also limits the chances of someone accessing your PC without your consent. However, sometimes you share you PC’s password with someone and they end up sharing it with a couple of other people. Now your PC can be accessed by many people thereby putting your personal information and other sensitive data at risk. In this post, we’ll discuss how to change your user password in Windows PC. There’s never been an easier way to secure your computer with a stronger password. Read on to find out…
Change user password in Windows
If your data privacy is compromised or you just don’t want to take any chances, a strong password is all you need on your computer. Follow these steps to change the user password on your Windows PC:
Step 1: Click on the Start Button on your PC
Step 2: From the menu options displayed on the left, click on Settings.
Step 3: On the Settings page, select Accounts and then click on Sign in to log in to your Microsoft user account.
Step 4: Under the Change Your Account Password tab, click Change.
Step 5: In the box provided, type your current user account password and then click Sign In. Before you can change your password, you will need to verify your phone number. Do that by simply entering the last Four Digits of your phone number and then press Enter.
Step 6: To confirm your phone number, Microsoft usually sends a code to the number linked to your account.
Step 7: Once you receive the code on your phone, enter it in the space provided. Once your phone number is confirmed, a new page will appear where you will be prompted to enter your Old Password and then type in the New Password and re-enter the New Password and then press Enter.
A message to confirm that you have successfully changed your password will appear. Just like that and you will have successfully changed the user password on your Windows PC.
Change another user’s password in Windows
If you have multiple users on your PC, it’s possible to change the password of any of them. However, note that you can only change other users account password if your account is set and configured as an administrator. Use these steps to change any other user’s password in windows 10 and 11:
Step 1: Start your computer.
Step 2: Open the Windows Control Pane
Step 3: Select User Account (Windows 10) or User Accounts and Family Safety (Windows 8).
Step 4: Select User Accounts.
Step 5: Select Manage Another Account.
Step 6: Select the User You Want To Change Password.
Step 7: Choose Change the Password.
Step 8: Type in a New Password and Reenter the New Password.
Step 9: Type a Password Hint “this step is not required, you can Skip it”.
Step 10: Select Change Password to save the changes.
Step 11: Close all Windows and then Sign Out or Restart your computer.
Step 12: Log in to the User Account you just changed the password.
How to change your user password to a PIN in Windows
You can also change your user password in Windows 10 to a PIN. Here are some quick steps to help you do just that:
Step 1: Start your computer.
Step 2: At the bottom left of your screen, click the Start Button.
Step 3: From the list displayed on the left, click on Settings.
Step 4: Click on Accounts.
Step 5: From the menu that appears, click on Sign-in Options.
Step 6: Click on Add Under PIN.
Step 7: To change your password, type in “Your current Password” in the password box and then click on Sign in.
Step 8: Type in a New PIN and reenter the New PIN and then Press OK.
Just that simple and your password has been changed to a PIN. Unless you change to revert to your password, you will only be able to access your Microsoft account using the PIN.
How to change your user password to a picture password in Windows
Besides changing your Windows password to a PIN, you also have the option to change it to a picture password. Here is how:
Step 1: Click on the Start Buttonlocated at the bottom left of your screen.
Step 2: From the menu options displayed on the left, click on Settings.
Step 3: Proceed to click on Accounts.
Step 4: From the menu that appears, click on Sign-in Options.
Step 5: Click on Add under Picture Password.
Step 6: Enter your Current Microsoft Account Password or PIN and then click OK.
Step 7: Click on Choose Picture and then choose a photo from your device.
Step 8: Click on Use this Picture or click on Choose a New Picture “if you dislike the first chosen picture and you want to choose another one”.
Step 9: Drag your photo to position it as you want.
Step 10: Set up Three Gestures that will become part of your picture password.” with your cursor, draw lines or circles that coordinate with your photo.
Step 11: A message to confirm that your gestures have been picked will appear on the screen. After this message appears then you have successfully created your picture password.
Step 12: To sign-in into your Microsoft account, retrace Your Gestures on the picture.
Conclusion
With that, we wrap up this post on how to change user password in windows. If you are the PC’s admin, you have privileges to even change the access password for other users accessing the same computer.
