- Always make sure you save your password when you reset it, especially if you use the “Strong Password” feature offered by many browsers.
- If you can’t log into Microsoft after reset, try signing in on another device.
- If you still get a password reset Microsoft login error, try resetting the password again.
Sometimes, you may need to reset your Microsoft password. It might be because you think someone has access to your details, or you may simply be practicing great security hygiene by changing your passwords every few weeks.
Unfortunately, sometimes you may experience a password reset Microsoft login error. In other words, you try to signing in with the new details, and Microsoft tells you the password is wrong.
Here are a few things you can try if you can’t sign into Microsoft after resetting password.
Try Logging in on Another Device
Step 1. If you’re logging in on a computer, check if there’s a screen or error message indicating that your password is incorrect or that you’ve entered it incorrectly too many times.
Step 2. On another device – for example, your smartphone – head to the Microsoft login page using a browser.
Step 3. If you were able to log in successfully, you should see a screen with your account details. This means there is a problem with the device you were initially using. Try rebooting it and contact Microsoft if the issue persists.
However, if you can’t log in into Microsoft after reset on the alternative device either, it means you’ve misremembered your new password and will need to reset it again.
Wait for One to Two Hours
This solution can be frustrating, especially if you need your Microsoft account for work or gaming events. However, sometimes the Microsoft servers are updating or running slower than usual. If you can’t sign into Microsoft after resetting password, try waiting one or two hours and trying again. If this doesn’t work, try waiting another one or two hours. It shouldn’t take longer than this, so if your new password still isn’t working, move on to the next step.
Use an Alternative Verification Method
Not all login attempts require a password. Sometimes, Microsoft may give you the option to log in with a code it sends to your smartphone or email account.
Step 1. Check if there’s the option to “Sign in another way.” If so, click it, and you’ll see a screen with several options.
Step 2. Choose “Send a code…” which will take you to the next screen, where you have to enter your account recovery email address in full. This will be different from the email linked to your Microsoft account. Click “Send code.”
Step 3. Obtain the code from your email address and enter it when prompted.
If none of the above methods work, try resetting your password again. Make sure you are confident that you remember the exact password you are entering, which you can check by clicking the “eye” icon to “Show Password.
You can also save your password when prompted by your browser, which should ensure that you can at least sign in on the device you reset your password on.
Still can’t sign into Microsoft after resetting password? Contact Microsoft directly via the Account Recovery Form .
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- You can find out who uses your Netflix account by opening your profile in the Netflix app or web. Once there, go to Security & Privacy and select Manage Access and Devices.
- Note that the downloaded content remains on all devices even after signing out of Netflix.
- Netflix doesn’t notify users when they’ve been signed out. Additionally, if your password is unchanged, people can sign back into your account.
How to Sign Out of All Devices on Netflix on the Web
If you can’t identify multiple devices or want to start afresh, consider signing out of all devices. Here’s how to log everyone out of Netflix using the web app.
Step 1: Open the Netflix website on your computer.
Step 2: Click on your profile at the top-right corner of the website or app > select Account .
Step 3: Tap on Sign out of all devices . Confirm your selection; you will be signed out of all devices, including the one you used to perform the action.
How to Sign Out of All Devices on Netflix Through Smartphone
Step 1: Open the Netflix app on your smartphone > tap on your profile at the top-right corner of the app.
Step 2: Then, select the Account option.
Step 3: Scroll down and select Sign out of all devices .
The standard plan allows you to download content on two devices. The premium plan, however, lets you do this on six devices.
Netflix is trying to eradicate password sharing, so you may soon be unable to share your account with too many users. In a way, this is safer for you and your account.
