How to Reset MSN Email Password

How to Reset MSN Email Password

Microsoft launched MSN email on 24th August 1995 which is also the release date of Windows 95. They re-launched the website in 2014 with the new user-friendly interface but shut it down. You can access your MSN account from Outlook.com. If you forgot the MSN email password and can’t access the account; then here are some handy tips to solve the problem.

The default recovery system: Before starting the password resetting process, you should check the status of your Caps Lock button. Sometimes, we enter the proper password in the wrong case. And you should clear the browsing history and try to log in with the old password. If none of the options work for you, first try the default password resetting option.

Here are the Steps to Reset MSN Mail Password :

  1. First of all, go to the MSN Password Reset page
  2. Now choose the reason for resetting the password from the given list.
  3. Now click Next
  4. You have to insert the secondary email address you used at the time of creating the account. You can enter the email of any domain.
  5. Now you have to verify yourself by inserting the CAPTCHA characters.
  6. Now again click Next.
  7. Microsoft will send you a one-time security code to your associated phone number or secondary email address.
  8. You need to enter the code within 15 minutes and click Next.
  9. Now you can reset the MSN password from the page.
  10. Log in to your account with your MSN address and new password.

Security Question:

Many times, the users don’t use the associated email id and phone number. So they cant access the security code. In that scenario, click on I don’t have access to these links. Now you have to fill out a security questionnaire. You may be asked about the subject lines of any recently sent emails, your birthday, credit card info, and many other details. You don’t even need to answer all the questions. You may have to wait for 30 days before getting full access to your MSN email account.

Two-Step Verification:

If you turn on the two-step verification for extra security, some of the apps or devices may not able to recognize your password because they are not updated to prompt a security code. In this case, you can use an app password instead of your regular password.

Customer Care:

If you are unable to reset the password following the above-stated methods, you have to contact the Microsoft customer care to ‘verify the ownership of the account.’

You may also have the option to contact any reliable third-party MSN customer service support team on a toll-free number to get an instant resolution.