How do I find my linked Microsoft account?
If you’re referring to aliases that have been added to your account, you may view them by logging in to https://account.microsoft.com/account, selecting the Your info tab, then scroll down and under Account info, select Edit Account Info.
The Account Aliases are then displayed.
However, if you’re referring to a connected account, this feature has already been discontinued since May 10 2021 but if you have a connected account prior to this date, it should still appear in your settings. To check this, click on Settings > View all Outlook settings > Sync email > Manage your connected accounts.
If you forget your password or encounter login issues, you should have at least an active alternative email address and phone number where you can receive verification codes to access your Microsoft account. You can check the article below for more details.
Method 1. Change your Microsoft account password at www.microsoft.com/link
If you know the correct email address and password for your Microsoft account, it will be easy to manage.
1. Log in with the email address and password correctly by visiting microsoft.com in any web browser.
2. Click on your username and then click on the account page
3. Touch the “Change password” option on the left side of the page
4. It will ask you to verify your identity. Simply press “I have a code” and enter the code you received in the email address you use to log in
5. After that, follow the instructions to change the old password to a new one
Method 2. Retrieve the forgotten password from the Microsoft account with the “Reset your password” page
If you have no idea of your Microsoft account password, the link to reset your password is your life buoy. Just follow the steps below to do it.
1. Go to the “Reset your password” page and then choose the reason why you need to reset the password. Tap the “Next” button and continue with the next step.
2. Enter the specific email address that applies to logging into your Microsoft account but the password is lost.
3. Type the characters you see on the screen to verify that it is not a robot. Then press “Next” and continue.
4. If your blocked account has linked security information, it will send a single digit code to the email address or phone.
5. Enter the code you received and go to the next screen. You will be allowed to create a new password for your account.
How to Reset your Microsoft Account Password
This article can help you find it.
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How to find your Microsoft account using your security information.
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Change your Microsoft Password.
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Account Live.com Password Recovery
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two-step verification with your Microsoft account
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Change or reset Microsoft Windows 10 Password
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Microsoft Forgot Password
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Look up your username using your security contact phone number or email address.
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Request a security code to be sent to the phone number or email you used.
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Enter the code and select Next.
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When you see the account you’re looking for, select Sign in.
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If you don’t have the necessary security information and can’t receive a verification code, you may need to use a different verification option, see Recover your Microsoft Account.
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To manage your security info, see Microsoft account security info & security codes.
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Note: If you don’t have a Microsoft account and need to reset your Windows sign-in password, you may do it in Windows 10 by going to Settings > Accounts > Reset your Windows 10 local account password.
Change your Microsoft account password
Keep your account more secure by changing your password regularly. It only takes a few steps.
How to change your Microsoft password
1. Sign in to your Microsoft account using your current password. If you forgot your password, either select Forgot my password and follow the steps. Or, for deeper account sign-in issues, see How to reset your Microsoft account password.
2. Once you’ve signed in, select Security.
3. Select Password security.
4. Type your current password, then type a new password and type it again to verify.
5. Select Save.
