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How can I prevent people from using my new password?

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Don't tell anyone your new password! And if you want to be sure your new password is secure, it should be hard to guess, not something obvious like your dog's name, etc.

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What if my ID is not getting any emails?

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Someone may be hacking or trolling you.

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Why can't I open my emails on my iPad after I changed my Hotmail account password on a laptop? It says it is updating.

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You just click on the button that says "I have forgotten pasword." And then click on the 3 chocies that will pop up.

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How do I reset my password?

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Click on the "Can't access your account?" link under the sign-in button, then follow the instructions to reset it.

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How can I save my password so I don't have to enter it every time?

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Most web browsers will open a dialogue box somewhere when you first sign in that asks if you want to save your password. In this dialogue, click Yes.

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I changed my password on my husband's computer and can still open emails on my iPhone but not on my iPad. What can I do?

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Check the iPad's email browser and maybe restart (not reboot!) your computer.

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Are a Hotmail PIN and password the same thing?

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No, a PIN code is usually a 4 digit number used for verifying your email address, and you use your password to log in into your account.

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How can I change my password for my son's Hotmail account, and where can I get the password sent, as I cannot access his emails but I can access mine?

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If it is your son's account, he will have to change it himself. You won't be able to access his emails, since it is not your account. Ask your son about the password.

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