This error seems to have appeared with the interface change for the password recovery option inside Outlook 365.

Why can’t I change my Outlook password?

The recover password option has transformed into ‘repair’. Even though this was intended to simplify the process of changing the password in Outlook 365, because of some conflict, it actually made the problem worse. Users who hit the Repair option and then choose Let me repair my account manually, are then met by the error mentioned above. This can be because some updates are pending or because Outlook met a bug during the sign in process. It can be extremely frustrating, as you end up being forced not to use any of your email addresses connected to your Outlook account. In today’s guide, we will discuss the best way to deal with this issue and solve it once and for all. Please read on to find out how to do it.

What to do if Outlook couldn’t update your password?

1. Check for any updates to your operating system

For a worthwhile solution to work out Outlook password issues, follow the steps below to update your Windows OS.

  1. Click on the search box and type in Update. Choose the first option from the top.

  2. Inside the Windows Update window, click on Check for updates.

  3. Wait for the search process to complete, and install any available updates.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your PC (if required).

  5. Check Outlook to see if the issue persists.

2. Download the official Support and Recovery Assistant for Office 365

3. Change the password by accessing Microsoft Outlook settings

Note: This method will enable you to access the same account setup form that was used in the previous versions of Outlook. Update your password inside that form and everything will synchronize perfectly after. In today’s article, we explored some of the best methods to deal with the Something went wrong and Outlook couldn’t update your password error message on Windows 10. Please feel free to let us know if this guide helped you change your Outlook password, by using the comment section below.

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