Outlook is one of the most commonly used email clients in the world for both personal and business communication. Sometimes, you may forget your email password and find yourself unable to access your account. In such cases, you may need to retrieve your password to gain access to your account. This article will guide you on how to see email password in Outlook.
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What’s Needed
1. An internet-connected device
2. Your email account login details
3. Access to the email client software, Outlook
What Should I Pay Attention to?
Before proceeding with any method to see your email password, ensure that you have authorization to access the email account. If you are not the owner of the account, seeking permission from the account owner is necessary. Additionally, be careful while typing in the login details to avoid making mistakes.
Method 1: Check for saved passwords in Outlook
1. Open Outlook and click on "File" in the top-left corner of the window.
2. Select "Account Settings" and then click on "Account Settings" again from the dropdown menu.
3. A new window will open. Click on the "Data Files" tab and then select "Account Settings".
4. Another window will open. Click on the "E-mail" tab and select your email account from the list.
5. Click on the "Change Password" option.
6. If you had saved the password earlier, it will be visible in the "Password" field.
Pros
– Easy and quick to try
– No additional tools or software required
Cons
– It will only work if you had previously saved your password in Outlook
Method 2: Retrieve password via email provider
1. Visit the website of your email provider, e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.
2. Navigate to the sign-in page and click the "forgot password" link.
3. Follow the prompts to reset your password.
4. After resetting your password, open Outlook and use the new password to log in.
Pros
– Allows you to reset your forgotten password
– Works with any email provider
– Provides extra security for your account
Cons
– It may take time to reset your password
– You may need to provide additional information to reset your password
Method 3: Use a password recovery tool
1. Download and install a password recovery tool of your choice.
2. Launch the tool and select the email client you are using (Outlook).
3. The tool will display your email account name; select it and click on "next."
4. Follow the prompt to initiate the password recovery process.
Pros
– Ideal for people who don’t remember their password
– Can recover passwords from different email clients
– Most recovery tools are easy to use
Cons
– May require payment for the service
– Most password recovery tools are not licensed
Method 4: Check for password in Windows Credentials Manager
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box.
2. Type "control keymgr.dll’ into the box and press enter.
3. Click "Web Credentials" to view your saved website and email passwords.
4. Locate your email account, and the password will be visible in the "Password" column.
Pros
– Fast and easy to try
– Available on all Windows versions
Cons
– Only works if the password was previously saved in Windows Credentials Manager
– May reveal other sensitive password details saved on your device.
Why Can’t I See My Outlook Email Password?
1. You may not have saved the password on the device before.
2. It may be possible that you misremembered the password.
3. If the email account is managed by an Exchange server, the password reset policy may prevent the client from displaying the password.
Fixes
1. Try resetting the password by following the email provider’s password recovery process.
2. If you had previously saved the password, try retrieving it from Outlook’s saved password list.
3. Contact your Exchange server administrator to request a new password.
Suggestions
It is important to maintain strong passwords for your email accounts, and keep them safe and secure. Use a combination of upper case, lower case, symbols, and numbers for your password. Avoid using personal information like birthdays, phone numbers, etc. Furthermore, avoid using the same password for multiple accounts since it may make all your accounts vulnerable. Maintain and update your password regularly to ensure account security.
FAQs
Q. Can I view my email password if I am not the owner of the account?
A. No. Access to an email password requires authorization to access the account. If you are not the owner of the account, seeking permission from the owner is necessary.
Q. What can I do when my email provider’s password recovery process fails?
A. If you can’t recover your password via the provider, consider using password recovery tools that are available online. Such tools allow recovery of all passwords stored on the device.
Q. Can Outlook recover passwords from other email clients?
A. No, Outlook can only recover passwords that are saved within its server.
Q. Are password recovery tools safe to use?
A. Yes, most password recovery tools are safe and trusted. However, it’s important to download such tools from trusted sources to avoid malware infections.
Q. Is it okay to save my email password to my device?
A. Yes, saving passwords on your device makes it easy to log in to your email account. However, it’s important to keep your device safe and secure. Use strong passwords to protect your device, and keep it up-to-date with the latest OS and security updates.
Conclusion
Forgetting your email password can be a frustrating experience, especially when you need access to important communication with clients or colleagues. In such a situation, it’s important to remain calm and try one of the methods discussed in this article. However, it is also important to ensure that you maintain strong passwords and account security to avoid repeating the same experience in the future.