non-Apple devices / Phones / Gadgets How to Recover a Lost Password: Step-by-Step Guide for Email, iPhone, Windows, and More (2025)

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Lost your password? Learn how to recover a forgotten password on Gmail, iPhone, Windows, Facebook, and more. This easy guide helps U.S. users reset passwords fast and securely.​

Recovering a lost password depends on where you lost it—whether it’s for your email, social media, iPhone, Windows PC, or even online banking. Here’s a complete guide with step-by-step instructions for recovering lost passwords from the most common platforms.

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1. Recovering an Email Password (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook)​

Gmail:​

1. Go to https://accounts.google.com
2. Click “Forgot password?”
3. Enter your email address.
4. You’ll be asked to:
   • Confirm a code sent to your recovery email/phone
   • Answer security questions
   • Use a previously logged-in device
5. Once verified, create a new password.

Outlook/Hotmail:​

1. Visit https://account.live.com/password/reset
2. Enter your email or phone number.
3. Verify using a code sent to your recovery method.
4. Set a new password.

Yahoo:​

1. Visit https://login.yahoo.com/forgot
2. Enter your Yahoo ID or phone number.
3. Verify using text or email.
4. Follow the prompts to reset your password.

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2. Recover iPhone/iPad Password (Apple ID or Passcode)​

Forgot Apple ID Password:​

1. Go to https://iforgot.apple.com
2. Enter your Apple ID (usually your email).
3. Choose a verification method (email, trusted device, or phone).
4. Follow the instructions to reset your password.

Forgot iPhone Passcode (Locked Out):​

You’ll need to erase and restore your iPhone:


Option A – Using iTunes or Finder:

1. Connect iPhone to your computer.
2. Open iTunes (PC/macOS Mojave) or Finder (macOS Catalina+).
3. Put iPhone into Recovery Mode:
   • iPhone 8 or later: Quickly press Volume Up, Volume Down, then hold Side button.
4. Choose Restore when prompted.
5. Set up your iPhone again.

Option B – Use iCloud (Find My iPhone):

1. Visit iCloud.com/find
2. Log in with Apple ID.
3. Select the device > Click Erase iPhone.

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3. Recover Windows PC Password​

Microsoft Account Password (Windows 10/11):​

1. Go to https://account.live.com/password/reset
2. Enter your Microsoft email.
3. Verify with recovery email or phone.
4. Create a new password.

Local Account (No Microsoft Account):​

You may need to:

• Use a password reset disk (if previously created), or
• Reinstall Windows if no recovery method is set.

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4. Recover Password for Social Media Accounts​

Facebook:​

1. Go to https://facebook.com/login/identify
2. Enter your email or phone number.
3. Choose a verification method.
4. Create a new password.

Instagram:​

1. Open app or visit https://instagram.com/accounts/password/reset
2. Enter username, email, or phone.
3. Follow the link in the email or text to reset.

Twitter:​

1. Go to https://twitter.com/account/begin_password_reset
2. Enter email, phone, or username.
3. Follow verification instructions.

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5. Recover Passwords for Banking or Shopping Sites​

Each site has a “Forgot Password” link on the login page:

1. Click it and enter your email or username.
2. Choose email, SMS, or app-based verification.
3. Reset your password.

Tips:

• Enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) for more secure access.
• Use a password manager (like LastPass, Bitwarden, or iCloud Keychain) to avoid future loss.

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Best Practices to Prevent Losing Passwords Again​

• Use a password manager to store and autofill passwords securely.
• Always add a recovery email/phone to your accounts.
• Enable multi-factor authentication.
• Write down important passwords and keep them in a secure location.