Change your password through the Xbox app or your Microsoft account settings

Your Xbox password is the same as your Microsoft account password, so changing one changes both. You can update it directly in the Xbox app on your console, through the Xbox website, or by going into your Microsoft account settings online. The fastest route is usually the Xbox app if you are already at your console, but the website works from any device.

You will need to know your current password to change it. If you have forgotten it, you can reset it instead — that process is different and does not require the old password.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Xbox password and Microsoft account password are the same thing, so changing one updates both automatically.
  • You can change your password from the Xbox app on your console, the Xbox website, or your Microsoft account page.
  • The change takes effect when ready, and you will be signed out of all Xbox devices once you confirm the new password.
  • If you forget your current password, use the password reset option instead of the change password option.

Change your password in the Xbox app on your console

Open the Xbox app and go to your profile in the top left corner. Select Settings, then Account, then Security. Choose Change password. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Select Next and then Finish.

Xbox will sign you out of your console once the change is complete. Sign back in with your new password to confirm it worked. The new password is active when ready on all your devices.

Change your password on the Xbox website

Go to xbox.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. Select your profile icon in the top right corner and choose Account. Click Security on the left side, then select Change password under the password section. Enter your current password and your new password twice, then click Next.

You will be asked to verify your identity by entering a code sent to your email or phone number. Check whichever method you choose, enter the code, and click Verify. Your password changes when ready.

Change your password through your Microsoft account

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. Select Security from the left menu, then click Change password under the password section. Enter your current password and your new password twice. Click Next, then verify your identity with a code sent to your email or phone.

This method changes your password for your entire Microsoft account, which includes Xbox, Outlook email, OneDrive, and any other Microsoft services you use. The change applies to Xbox when ready.

What happens after you change your password

You will be signed out of all Xbox devices within a few minutes. Sign back in on each device with your new password. Any saved passwords in your browser or Xbox app will no longer work, so you may need to enter your password manually the next time you sign in.

If you use Xbox Game Pass or have subscriptions tied to your account, those remain active — changing your password does not affect them. Your game library, achievements, and friends list stay exactly the same.

Create a strong new password

Microsoft requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and recommends mixing uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using your username, real name, or words that appear in a dictionary. Do not reuse a password you have used before on this account.

If you use the same password on multiple websites, consider changing those too — if one site is hacked, attackers can try that password on other accounts. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can generate and store unique passwords for each site.

If you forgot your password

Do not use the "change password" option if you do not remember your current password. Instead, go to account.microsoft.com/security and select I forgot my password. Microsoft will send a code to your email or phone number. Enter that code, then create a new password without needing the old one.

This reset process takes a few minutes and works the same way whether you access it from Xbox, the website, or Microsoft's account page directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password sign me out of my console?

Yes. You will be signed out within a few minutes of confirming the change. Sign back in with your new password. This is a security feature to make sure only you have access to your account.

Can I change my password from my phone?

Yes. Go to xbox.com or account.microsoft.com in your phone's browser, sign in, and follow the same steps as on a computer. You can also use the Xbox app on Android or iOS if you have it installed.

Do I need to change my password on each device separately?

No. Changing your password once updates it everywhere. You just need to sign in again on each device with the new password.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use the password reset option at account.microsoft.com/security. You will receive a code by email or phone and can create another new password without knowing the current one.

Does changing my Xbox password affect my Outlook email or OneDrive?

Yes, because they all use the same Microsoft account. If you want to change only your Xbox password and keep your other services unchanged, that is not possible — they are tied together.