Change your password from your Xbox console or the Xbox website
You can change your Xbox password directly from your console, from the Xbox website on a computer, or through the Xbox mobile app. The console method is fastest if you are already signed in — it takes about two minutes. The website method works if you are away from your console or if you have forgotten your password and need to reset it instead.
Your Xbox password is the same as your Microsoft account password. Changing it here changes it everywhere you use that Microsoft account, including Outlook, OneDrive, and Windows sign-in. If you use your Xbox account on multiple devices, you will need to sign in again on each one after you change the password.
Key Takeaways
- From your Xbox console, go to Settings, then Account, then Security, then Change Password — you must know your current password to proceed.
- From a computer, visit account.microsoft.com, sign in, select Security, then Change Password — this method works even if you are locked out of your console.
- After you change your password, you will be signed out of your console and will need to sign back in with the new password.
- If you have forgotten your current password, use the "I forgot my password" link on the Microsoft sign-in page instead of trying to change it.
Change your password on your Xbox console
Start from the home screen and press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Scroll right to Settings and open it. Select Account, then select Security, then select Change Password.
Enter your current password when prompted. Then enter your new password twice — once to set it and once to confirm it matches. Your new password must be at least eight characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and a symbol (like ! or @). Xbox will tell you if your password is too weak before you submit it.
After you confirm, you will be signed out of your console. Sign back in with your new password. The change takes effect when ready on your console and on all other devices where you use your Microsoft account.
Change your password on the Xbox website
Open a web browser on your computer and go to account.microsoft.com. Sign in with your email address and current password. Select the Security tab on the left side of the page.
Under the "Password" section, select Change Password. Enter your current password, then enter your new password twice. The same rules explore: at least eight characters, with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and a symbol. Select Next to confirm the change.
You will receive a confirmation email at the address on file. You do not need to click anything in that email — the change is already complete. Sign out of the website, then sign back into your Xbox console with your new password.
Change your password using the Xbox app
Open the Xbox app on your phone or tablet. Tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner, then tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Security, then tap Change Password.
Enter your current password and your new password twice. The password requirements are the same as on console and website. Tap Confirm to save the change. You will be signed out of the app and will need to sign back in with your new password.
What to do if you have forgotten your password
Do not try to change your password if you cannot remember it — use the password reset process instead. Go to account.microsoft.com and select Sign In. Below the password field, select I Forgot My Password.
Microsoft will ask you to verify your identity. You can do this by entering a recovery email address, a recovery phone number, or by answering security questions you set up earlier. After you verify, you can create a new password. This new password takes effect when ready on your Xbox console and all other devices.
If you do not have access to your recovery email or phone number and do not remember your security questions, you will need to contact Microsoft support. They can verify your identity through other means and help you regain access to your account.
Why you might need to change your password
Change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you used the same password on another website that was hacked, or if you straightforward want to update it regularly for security. You should also change it if you shared your console with someone who no longer lives with you or if you sold or gave away your Xbox.
If you suspect someone has accessed your account without permission, change your password right away and then check your account security settings. Look at the list of devices signed into your Microsoft account — if you see a device you do not recognize, you can sign it out remotely from the Security page on account.microsoft.com.
What happens after you change your password
You will be signed out of your Xbox console when ready. The next time you turn on your console or try to use Xbox services, you will be prompted to sign in again. Enter your new password and you will be back online.
If you have multiple profiles on your console, only the profile you used to change the password will be signed out. Other profiles will remain signed in until they try to access Xbox services, at which point they will also need to sign in again if they share the same Microsoft account.
Your Game Pass subscription, your games, and your achievements all stay with your account. Changing your password does not delete anything or affect your gaming history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change my password on each device separately?
No. Your Xbox password is your Microsoft account password, so changing it once changes it everywhere. You will need to sign in again on each device with the new password, but you only change the password one time.
What if I change my password and then forget the new one?
Use the I Forgot My Password link on account.microsoft.com to reset it. You will need to verify your identity using a recovery email, phone number, or security questions. You can then create another new password.
Can I change my password if I do not have my console with me?
Yes. Go to account.microsoft.com on any computer or phone, sign in, and follow the website steps to change your password. You do not need your Xbox console to make the change.
Will changing my password sign me out of Game Pass?
No. Your Game Pass subscription stays active. You will be signed out of your console, but once you sign back in with your new password, you can play your games and use Game Pass normally.
What if someone else changed my password and I cannot sign in?
Go to account.microsoft.com and select I Forgot My Password. Verify your identity using your recovery email, phone, or security questions. Once you verify, you can create a new password and sign back into your Xbox.