To view a saved password in Outlook 365, you can access it through the manual account repair process within Outlook's Account Settings. This method allows you to see the password Outlook has stored for your email account.
Outlook 365 typically saves your account passwords for convenience, allowing you to access your emails without re-entering credentials constantly. While it doesn't provide a direct "show password" button for security reasons, there's a specific pathway within the Account Settings that can reveal the saved password during a manual repair process. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting or verifying your stored credentials.
Step-by-Step Guide to Viewing Saved Outlook 365 Passwords
Follow these detailed steps to reveal your saved password in Outlook 365:
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Access Account Settings:
- Open your Outlook 365 application.
- Click on the File tab, located on the ribbon at the top-left of the Outlook window.
- From the "Account Information" screen that appears, click on Account Settings, then select Account Settings... from the dropdown menu.
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Initiate Account Repair:
- In the "Account Settings" dialog box, select the email account for which you want to view the password from the list.
- With the account highlighted, click on the Repair button.
- This action will open a new window, initiating the account repair wizard.
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Choose Manual Repair:
- In the repair wizard window, you will typically be presented with an option to perform an automatic repair. To view the password, you must bypass this.
- Select the option that states Let me repair my account manually. This choice is crucial as it leads you to the window where the password is displayed.
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View the Password:
- After selecting the manual repair option, the subsequent screen will display your account's configuration settings.
- Within this screen, you will be able to view the saved password for your Outlook 365 account, usually in a dedicated password field.
Quick Overview of the Process
For a concise summary of the steps, refer to the table below:
| Step No. | Action Category | Specific Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Access Settings | Navigate to Outlook's File tab and select Account Settings. | To manage your email accounts. |
| 2 | Initiate Repair | Select the desired account and click the Repair button. | To begin the account troubleshooting process. |
| 3 | Manual Override | Choose Let me repair my account manually in the repair wizard. | To access advanced account configuration. |
| 4 | View Password | The saved password will be displayed in the manual configuration window. | To retrieve the stored password. |
Important Considerations
- Security: This method is primarily designed for troubleshooting and account management. Be mindful of your surroundings and ensure no unauthorized individuals can view your screen when following these steps, as it directly exposes sensitive information.
- Outlook Version: The exact appearance of windows and labels might slightly vary between different versions or builds of Outlook 365, but the core steps involving "File > Account Settings > Repair > Manual Repair" remain consistent.
- Purpose: This process is intended for retrieving a password that Outlook has already saved. It is not a universal password recovery tool for accounts where the password has been forgotten and not saved in Outlook.
By following these steps, you can successfully view the password that Outlook 365 has stored for your email account, assisting you in account verification or setup.
