hotmail sign in – How to sign in to Hotmail?

Verify these details first – hotmail.com sign in

Check the following if you’re experiencing trouble logging into your Hotmail account:

• Caps Lock is not active (passwords are case sensitive).
• The spelling of your email address is accurate.
• Use our account troubleshooter if you’re still having issues signing in.

You might need to: if you’re still having trouble signing in.

• Check Outlook.com’s service status.
• Change the password. Try using your old password again if you’ve just changed it. If your previous password is still valid, you must lock your device and then use your new password to open it.
• Disable the automatic sign-in.

Check the status of the service.

Check the service status if Outlook.com is giving you trouble. Wait until the service functions regularly before trying again if the status isn’t green.

I forgot my password, or it’s not working.

You may create a new one if you’ve forgotten or lost your password.

1. Go to Reset your password to begin.
2. Choose the reason you can’t sign in, then select Next.
3. Enter the email address you used when you established your Microsoft account.
4. Enter the characters you see on the screen and choose Next.
5. If you added security info to your account, pick whether a one-time code will be delivered to your secondary phone number or email address.
6. Enter the code you get on the following screen, and create a new password.

Note: If you don’t have or can’t get to your security info (your alternate phone number or email address), click I didn’t get a code when you’re requested for a code during sign-in, or I don’t have access to these when you’re changing your password, then follow the steps. Recover your Microsoft account for instructions on effectively filling out the security questionnaire.

Unblock my Outlook.com account.

My account has been Blocked

We have seen some odd sign-in behavior and may have temporarily disabled your account. To unblock your account, go to Unblock my Outlook.com account.

How to access Outlook.com when traveling 

I’m on the go.
Microsoft monitors odd sign-in behavior in case someone else attempts to access your account. If you’re visiting a new location or using a new device, we might ask you to verify that you are who you say you are.

Outlook.com automatically turn off

I want automatic sign-in to stop.

Turn off automatic sign-in if Outlook.com does so for you.

• Choose your account image from the top of the screen in Outlook.com.
• Choose Sign out.
• Select Sign in on the Outlook.com sign-in screen.
• Select Next after entering your phone number or email address.
• Clear the Enter password page and Continually log me in.

• Enter your password and select Sign in.

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