Easy Tech TutsHow to View Email Password in Outlook Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Outlook masks your saved password inside its settings for privacy, so you can't just look it up in the app itself. This guide shows two legitimate ways to recover a saved credential: through Windows Credential Manager or through your browser's password manager, both of which require confirming your identity locally first.
01Open Windows Credential Manager
Search for Credential Manager from your Windows Start menu and launch the utility.
02Filter for your Outlook or Office entry
Select the Windows Credentials category and look through the list for entries related to Outlook or Office.
03Reveal the password
Expand the credential row and click the show or reveal option, then confirm with your device PIN or Windows Hello to unmask the text.
04Try your browser's password manager instead
If you signed into Outlook on the web through Chrome or Edge, open the browser's password settings, search for the Outlook or Live entry, and click the eye icon to reveal it.
05Verify the recovered password works
Test the password by signing back into your account to confirm it's current and correct.
Frequently asked questions
Can I view my Outlook password directly inside the Outlook app?
No, Outlook masks passwords in its settings for privacy, so you need to use Windows Credential Manager or your browser's password manager instead.
Do I need my Windows PIN to reveal a saved password?
Yes, revealing a masked credential typically requires confirming your identity with your device PIN or Windows Hello first.
What if the credential isn't listed in Credential Manager?
If nothing shows up there, check your browser's saved passwords instead, since some accounts are cached at the browser level rather than the OS level.
Is it safe to view a saved password this way?
Yes, as long as you're doing it on your own trusted device, since the process requires local authentication before revealing anything.
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