Emails are the preferred method of communication today, and Outlook regularly ranks among the top email clients around the world. Many companies use Outlook as their preferred email client. Outlook and security professionals recommend that Outlook passwords be updated regularly to ensure your Outlook emails are protected from unauthorized access. Our opinion is that changing passwords is a good habit. Some users are familiar with the process, but others don't know how.
This article will cover manual and automatic methods to change Outlook passwords. Let's get started with why and when to update your Outlook password.
When is the best time to change your Outlook password?
Make an Outlook password change if you believe someone has gotten access to your PST password.
You should always ensure your PST password isn't saved if you use a shared device. Also, make sure to update it each day.
Follow the link provided by your email provider to change your PST password.
Reasons to Change Your Outlook Password:
It is possible to restrict access to keyloggers by changing your Outlook password regularly.
Outlook password changes provide the option to logout from all sessions. Users can log off from any device by clicking this link.
Outlook password changes are effective in preventing hacking attacks.
Let's now look at how to manually change Outlook passwords.
How to change Outlook's email passwords
Outlook users must change/update their passwords in two places in order to change or update them.
First, you need to change the password for your email provider (Office 365 Exchange, Gmail, or another). Second, update/change your Outlook desktop password.
Notice: If users change their passwords on the Outlook desktop, the email provider's password can not be changed.
How to change Outlook's password (client-server)
How to change your Outlook password while using Microsoft 365 and monthly updates
Go to Outlook and click the File option.
Second, click on Account Settings. Next, choose the Update Password option.
Change or update your password now and click on the Ok button.
How to reset Outlook password if Microsoft 365 is a semi-annual membership or you purchased Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, or 2010 as a standalone product
Visit the Info tab first. Then, click on Account Settings, and then click on Manage Profiles.
Next, click on the Email Accounts option. A dialog box will open up. Now open the Email tab. Click the Change button.
Now, open the Change Account window and go to the Logon information section. Click on the Next button.
Wait for the task execution to take place. Once the task is completed, click on the Close button.
How can I change my Outlook web app password?
For Outlook.com users, follow these steps to update your Outlook password.
Log in to Office 365, then click Outlook on the left pane.
Click on Account Manager and then on the View Account button.
Click the Password option in the left pane.
A new window will open. You will need to enter your old password to create a new one.
These are two manual methods to change Outlook's email passwords. Users can also set a password on the PST file. You will now learn how to change the Outlook data file passwords (PST).
How to change Outlook password within PST files
Outlook allows users to create passwords for their PST files. This can make them more secure and prevent unauthorized entry. Sometimes, users may share their PST file passwords with colleagues or others for any reason. After you are done with the work, be sure to change the password for your PST files. You may have many problems without it. Here's how to change your password for Outlook data files.
First, launch Outlook within your system.
Next, open the PST folder in which you wish to change the password.
Click the File button to open the Account settings menu.
A wizard for setting up your account appears. Click on the Settings option.
Click on the "Change password" option in the new dialog box.
Enter your old and new passwords in the edit box. Click the Ok button.
It's how to change Outlook passwords within PST files. Microsoft won't be able to retrieve your PST password if it is lost or forgotten. A forgotten password to your PST file cannot be recovered. Outlook uses the CRC32 algorithm, which can be easily broken by an automated third-party tool. For more information, contact our customer support on Assist Me 360.