Xbox One & 360 is the most famous gaming consoles across the world. It is owned and developed by Microsoft. You can connect the Xbox console to your TV and start playing your favorite games. Like all other smart devices, you need an account to access the Xbox console. In order to download a game or to purchase a game, you need to sign in with your account. To keep your account safe, you need to set a strong password. If you are logging into your account after a long time and forgot your password, then the only way to access the content is by resetting your password. You can easily reset your Password on Xbox One and 360 with the below process.

How to Reset Password on Xbox One & 360?

Xbox uses a Microsoft account to access its content. Hence, it is easier to reset the password on Xbox. Here are the three different ways to reset your Xbox One & 360 Password:

  1. Using the Edge browser on the Console
  2. Using the Sign-in page
  3. Reset Password using a Smartphone or PC.

How to Reset Xbox One and 360 Password using the Microsoft Edge on the Console?

You can reset the password using Microsoft Edge on your console but you need the current password to change it. This method is useful if you want to change using your console directly.

Step 1: Go to Login live

Turn on your Xbox console and open the Microsoft Edge browser. Go to the Login live and login with your credential.

Step 2: Go to Change Password Section

On the top-right corner, you can see your profile icon. Click on it and hover to the Edit profile section. On the Edit profile screen, you can see the Change Password option. Tap on it to change the password.

Change your password

Step 3: Reset Password

Enter your current password, followed by a new password. Again reenter the new password to confirm and change it.

How to Reset Password on Xbox One

Now your password is reset.

How to Reset Password using the Sign-in page on Xbox Console?

Before proceeding, Logout from your Xbox console and go to the sign-in page.

Step 1: Log out and Sign in

Go to Settings and log out from the Xbox console. Then on your home screen, you will find the sign-in tab. Click on it to sign in to your account.

Step 2: Forget Password

Enter your mail ID or phone number. On the next screen, you will be asked to enter your password. There you can find the “I Forget my password” tab. Click on it.

Step 3: Security checks

Enter the CAPTCHA to confirm that you aren’t a robot. On the following screen, click Next to receive a security code on your Email or phone number. Now enter the security code on the text box and submit.

Step 4: Reset your Password

Once the code is confirmed, you will be redirected to the next page where you can create your new password. Enter your new password to reset it.

This method is useful if you do not remember your password.

How to reset Xbox Password using a Smartphone or PC?

You can also rest your Xbox password using a Smartphone or PC.

Step 1: Login to Microsoft

Go to the Microsoft login live website in any of your favorite browsers and type your phone number, Email Id, or even Skype username.

Step 2: Forget Password

On the next page, click on the “Forget Password” link. You will be directed to the “Recover your account” page. Enter the user ID again and click Next.

Step 3: Security Checks

On the next page, enter the CAPTCHA and click Next. You will receive a code to the related mail ID or mobile number. Enter the code and verify it.

Step 4: Reset your Password

On the next screen, you will be asked to enter your new password. Enter a strong password and submit.

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These are the three different ways to reset your Xbox One and 360 Password. Set a password that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to crack. If you have any queries, ask us in the section below.