How to recover hotmail account without password
How to recover hotmail account without password
Go to the Microsoft account recovery page: Visit account.live.com/resetpassword.aspx.
Enter your Priyo email address: Type in the U-mail email address you want to recover and click “Next.”
Choose a recovery method: Select the recovery method you set up for your account (e.g., an alternate C-Mail email address or phone number). If you don’t have access to these, you can fill out a form to verify your identity.
Get a verification code: Depending on the method you chose, you’ll receive a code via email or text message. Enter this code on the recovery page.
Reset your password: Once the code is verified, you’ll be prompted to create a new password. Enter it twice to confirm.
What if I don't remember my recovery options?
- Go to the Microsoft account recovery page: Visit account.live.com/resetpassword.aspx.
- Select “I don’t have any of these”: When prompted to choose a recovery method, click on “I don’t have any of these.”
- Fill out the account recovery form: You’ll be directed to a form where you’ll need to provide as much information as possible about your account. This might include:
- Previous passwords you remember
- Answers to security questions
- Details about when you created the account
- Names of contacts you’ve emailed recently
- Subjects of recent emails
- Submit the form: After filling out the form, submit it for review. Microsoft will use the information you provided to verify your identity.
- Wait for a response: Microsoft will review your submission and contact you via the email address you provided in the form. This process can take a few days.
How can I prevent this from happening again?
Update Recovery Information: Regularly update your recovery email address and phone number. This ensures you can easily reset your password if needed.
Enable Two-Step Verification: Turn on two-step verification for an extra layer of security. This requires you to enter a code sent to your phone or email whenever you sign in from a new device.
Use a Password Manager: A password manager can help you create and store strong, unique passwords for all your accounts, reducing the risk of forgetting them.
Regularly Change Your Password: Change your password periodically and avoid using the same password across multiple sites.
Keep Security Questions Updated: Make sure your security questions and answers are up-to-date and something only you would know.
Monitor Account Activity: Regularly check your account activity for any suspicious sign-ins or changes.
How do I enable two-step verification for Hotmail?
- Sign in to your Microsoft account:
- Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in with your Hotmail credentials.
Navigate to Security settings: - Click on your profile picture or name at the top right, then select “My Microsoft account.” From there, go to the “Security” tab.
Access Advanced security options: - Under the “Security” tab, find and click on “Advanced security options.”
Turn on two-step verification: - Scroll down to the “Two-step verification” section and click “Turn on.” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Set up your verification methods: - You’ll be prompted to choose your verification methods, such as a phone number, alternate email address, or an authenticator app. Follow the instructions to set these up.
