Change Microsoft Password Manager PIN

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Change Microsoft Password Manager PIN

Konnie 0

I can not remember what the PIN for my Microsoft Password Manager is, and when I try to reset it, the instructions that it gives is not accurate. The "Change Microsoft Password Manager PIN" button does not exist. I have changed my system PIN, but that PIN is different than the one used for the password manager apparently. pin reset

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Welcome Konnie,

I understand how frustrating it can be when you cannot remember your Microsoft Password Manager PIN and the option to change or reset it does not appear where expected in Edge.

Before proceeding, I'd like to clarify a couple of points:

Are you using Microsoft Edge signed in with a personal Microsoft account or a work/school account?
Do you see your saved passwords normally under Edge settings > Passwords, or is access blocked by the PIN prompt?

In the meantime, you can try these steps below to troubleshoot the issue:

Option 1: Verify Edge sync and account

Open Edge settings > Profiles
Ensure you are signed in and sync is turned on for Passwords

Option 2: Clear Edge credentials cache

Open Windows Settings
Go to Accounts > Sign-in options
Remove Windows Hello PIN
Restart the device
Set up the Windows Hello PIN again

Option 3: Reset Edge settings

Open Edge settings
Go to Reset settings
Select Restore settings to their default values

Option 4: Update Edge

Go to Edge settings > About
Install any pending updates and restart the browser

I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue.

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