How to Change Your Password in Windows 8

A simple guide to resetting your password on a Windows 8 PC or domain

Last Updated: May 27, 2022 Tested

Changing your Windows 8 password can help protect your personal data and improve the security of your computer or device. Your Windows 8 password can be changed in the Accounts menu under Settings.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Changing Your Windows 8 Password

1
Swipe in from the right side of your Windows 8 screen, then tap on “Settings.”
- If using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of your screen, move the mouse pointer up, then click on “Settings.”
2
Click or tap on “Change PC settings,” then select “Accounts.”

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3
Select “Sign-in options,” then click or tap on “Change” under the Password section. This will open the “change your password” window.
4
Type your current password into the “Old password” field.
5
Enter your new password into the fields displayed on-screen, then click or tap on “Next.”
6
Click on “Finish” when Windows 8 informs you the password has been successfully changed. Your Windows 8 password is now updated.^{[1]
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Changing Your Windows 8 Password on a Domain

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Press “Control” + “Alt” + “Delete,” then select “Change a password.”
- If using a Windows 8 tablet, press and hold the Windows button, then press the Power button, then select “Change a password.”
2
Type your current password into the “Old password” field.
3
Enter your new password into the fields displayed on-screen, then click or tap on “Next.”
4
Click on “Finish” when Windows 8 informs you the password has been successfully changed. Your Windows 8 password is now updated.^{[2]
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