Account Password - Microsoft Surace RT User Manual

Important If you've added a work email account to the Mail app, security policies might require you to use a
password instead of a PIN or picture password.

Account password

If you use a strong password and change it regularly, you can help keep your Surface more secure. For more info
about strong passwords, see
Note If you think you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked, see
account if it's been blocked or hacked
Change your password
Here's how to change your password:
1. Open the Settings charm and then tap or click
2. Choose Users (on the left).
3. Under Sign-in options, tap or click
Next.
4. Follow the instructions, and then tap or click Finish.
Note For other password related questions, see
I forgot my password
If you've forgotten your password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
If you're using a Microsoft account (email and password), you can

account.live.com.
If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.

Have someone with an administrator account on your Surface sign in and change your password for you.

(The account created during Windows setup is an administrator account.) To find out how to change
other people's passwords, see
administrator account, see
If you've tried these suggestions and still can't sign in,
Choose when a password is required
You can control when a password is required to sign in to Surface. Here's how:
© 2013 Microsoft
Tips to create strong passwords and passphrases
on Windows.com
Change your
Passwords in Windows 8: FAQ on
Change your password
What type of account do I have?
Change PC settings.
password. Follow the instructions, and then tap or click
reset your password online
on Windows.com. To find out if an account is an
in this guide.
contact Surface support
on Windows.com.
Get back into your Microsoft
Windows.com.
at
on Surface.com.
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