A Quick Guide on How to Reset Your MSN Password

Imagine this. You dive into Microsoft account looking forward to having a refreshing chat with your buddies after a long absence only to realize you've forgotten your password! Many people facing this predicament ask the question, "how do I reset my password on MSN?"

But first, a brief overview of MSN would be appropriate.

MSN means Microsoft Network, a network of web-based services and programs provided by Microsoft Corporation. These services include news, search engines, email, instant messaging and other services, all connected to the internet.

Hotmail, one of the world's most popular email services, has undergone several changes to what is now referred to as Microsoft outlook. Microsoft Outlook is one of the services offered under the Microsoft Network. It's primarily an email service but also manages various types of data like calendar appointments and contacts.

How to Reset Your MSN Password

1. Sign in to Microsoft Outlook with your Outlook email address
2. Click NEXT
3. Click on Forgotten password
4. You will be prompted to verify your identity
5. Click on I don't have any of these
6. A recovery page will appear
7. Indicate the Microsoft account you're trying to get back into
8. Provide an alternative email account
9. You'll be asked to enter the characters that appear to prove you're not a robot
10. Select NEXT
11. A code will be sent to your alternative email address
12. Enter the code
13. Fill out the recovery form in as much detail as possible
14. Microsoft will respond in 24 hours

How to Change Your Password

You may wish to change your MSN password altogether for varying reasons. Follow this step by step guide on how to change your MSN password.

1. Log onto your Microsoft account using your current password
2. Under More Actions, click change password
3. You will be prompted to verify your identity
4. You will be asked to enter the last four digits of your phone number
5. Click on Send Code
6. The code will be sent immediately via SMS to the phone number you have provided
7. Enter the code sent to your phone number
8. Click verify
9. A change password page will pop up
10. Enter current password
11. Enter a new password, remember just like your old password, it should be case sensitive, and at least six characters long
12. Re-enter the new password
13. You may opt to be prompted to change your password every 72 days. If you so wish, click on the box provided, ignore if you do not wish to change your password after the 72 days
14. Click save

You're done!

Your computer holds loads of your personal information that is either sensitive, confidential or non-sharebale data. Preventing this information from falling into the wrong hands is a key priority, especially when you know the consequences are dire.

Avoid Using the Same Password

You may face the temptation of using the same password for multiple accounts because it is easy to remember, but that can spell danger to you and your accounts. If by chance a hacker manages to figure out your password, they may have access to all of your accounts including financial ones - and that can be detrimental. Minimize such risks by having different passwords across your network of accounts.