How to Reset Skype Account Password

How to reset Skype account password

Forgot your Skype password? Don’t worry! You can reset it just like a blink of an eye. To recover your Skype password you must have access to the email or the phone number which you used to create Skype.

Follow the steps below to reset the Skype password :

1.) Log on to https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx

2.) Choose “I forgot my password”

3.) ow type your email address, phone number, or the Skype name.

4.) Enter the captcha characters and press the Next button.

5.) If you have the access to the associated email address or mobile number, then you will be sent a security code that you can enter to reset the password.

6.) Choose a strong password which is hard to guess for other people but easy to remember for you.

7.) If you don’t have the access to the associated email address or the mobile number, then you will have to follow some more steps to verify the ownership to your account.

8.) Stick to the on-screen instruction and recover the password. Remember, if you have turned on the Two-Step Verification earlier than you can’t recover your password this way.

You try to recover the password and you provide the Skype name then, you got a message saying “This Microsoft account doesn’t exist” make sure that you have entered the correct Skype name. You won’t be able to recover a password of a forgotten account.

You can ask your friends they will help you with the exact Skype name with the help of the address book in their Skype account. If your Skype account has been blocked or closed then it is impossible to recover the password.

Once you have reset the password of your Skype account, don’t forget to clear the cookies, cache, and the temporary files of the system. Sometimes, users have complained that the moment they reset Skype password, immediately they are unable to log on Skype.

In this case, you must always delete the cookies, cache, and the temporary files of the system. You must update the Skype application regularly. Always update the operating system to the latest updates especially the Windows operating systems.

To use Skype properly, make sure that you must have a fast and stable internet connection. If the problem still persists then, call our certified technicians of Skype customer care service support helpline number toll-free and get instant support to the problem.

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