How to change your Messenger Password ?



Lately, a colleague asked me about the steps to take in order to change a Windows live messenger password that he had forgotten. Apparently, due to the recent Microsoft re-branding of its messenger service,there is a lack of clarity regarding the exact procedure that needs to be applied, so i would like to use this opportunity to clarify a bit.

First, remember that changing your MSN (Live) messenger password,  will change your login credentials to any service that uses the .NET passport to login, such as hotmail (now Live mail), MSN communities, MSDN etc’, as well as to websites like Expedia.

OK, so here are the simple steps to change your MSN password:

1. Navigate to the Windows Live Account Password Reset page. This page is also accessed by clicking Forgot your Password from the Live Messenger login window.

2. Enter your Windows Live ID. This is actually your Hotmail/MSN id (someone@somewhere.com)

3. Type the 6 characters in the picture you are shown

4. Click Continue

5. Select Send password reset instructions to me in e-mail.

6. Follow the instructions in the email you just received.

That’s it. Enjoy!

[tags] Live Messenger, MSN Messenger, Change MSN Messenger Password [/tags]







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  1. Yes, One thing that should be remembered is that changed password will be reflected in all associated services. Recently I changed my yahoo password and then I was blaming trillian astra. :D

  2. Vijay says:

    I am surprised that I dont use most of the live services right about now. The password forgetting isn’t a problem for me, thank god.

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  4. mv3gp says:

    some times it is under the eye and u didnt know. but this shows the path.

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  6. cottage says:

    i had the toughest time finding it as well.. but thanks for the info!

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  9. sandy says:

    ek wil my windows live messenger change

  10. zain says:

    i want to change my password please help me how to change?

  11. Winn says:

    When i need to change my australia yahoo msn password, it stated that my account is a limited account, so i couldn’t change my password..whats going on??? How to solve this problem?? :(

  12. rosie says:

    im traying to open my email. but the poblem the ID and my password did not much. what will i do? i need help

  13. valdeta says:

    when i need to change the password of my computer internet what should to do cos i tried but the internet isn’t good
    ………………

  14. wendy says:

    hey I want to konw how to change the password of myspace can you help me??????????????????????

  15. Dorothy Meola says:

    want to cancel IM Messenger I forgot my password and cannot continue to use it and it is forbidding me to use my computer.Please, please help me.

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