FAQs
There could be several reasons why your Microsoft account keeps asking you to sign in. One possible reason is that your browser is not set up to remember your login information. Another reason could be that there is an issue with your account or with the Microsoft website.
Is there a problem with Hotmail login? ›
No, we are not detecting any problems with Hotmail right now. The last outage detected for Hotmail was on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 with a duration of about 33 minutes. Want to advertise in this space?
Why can't I sign into my Hotmail account? ›
If you can't sign in, or have forgotten your username or password, use our sign-in troubleshooter. If you're looking to open a new account, you can create one here.
Why can't I sign into my MSN email account? ›
If you have trouble signing in, you can click on the "Can't access your account?" link under the sign-in button for assistance. You may also need to verify your identity using your phone number, alternate email address, or security questions to regain access to your account.
Why do I have to keep signing into my Hotmail account? ›
If you're constantly being prompted to log in to your Microsoft account there are a few ways this can be resolved: You can reset the Windows Credential Manager. For Word or Outlook you can sign out of your account once then it should resolve. For Outlook you can change the security settings.
Why does msn keep asking me to sign in? ›
It's important to understand why Microsoft does this. Security might be a factor. Microsoft wants to protect user data from unauthorized access, so they use sign-in requests. While security is important, they should also try to make it convenient and efficient.
What is happening with Hotmail? ›
Hotmail.com was officially discontinued in 2013.
Is Outlook Hotmail down right now? ›
Everything is up and running.
How do I regain access to Hotmail? ›
Go to the Microsoft account recovery page: https://account.live.com/acsr. Enter your Hotmail email address that you are trying to recover. Provide an alternate email address where Microsoft can contact you about your case. Follow the on-screen instructions and provide as much information as possible.
Can you still sign-in to Hotmail? ›
Hotmail was rebranded as Outlook.com, all users with the old email addresses can now use Hotmail account via Outlook.com. Go to https://outlook.live.com/owa/ and login to your hotmail account. All Hotmail accounts data is secure and still accessible using Outlook.com.
We recommend checking out the following resources for help in regaining access to your account:
- · I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support.
- · Help with the Microsoft account recovery form - Microsoft Support.
- · How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account - Microsoft Support.
What happened to Hotmail email accounts? ›
Hotmail has been replaced by Outlook as Microsoft's email service for consumers.
Is there an issue with MSN today? ›
No, we are not detecting any problems with MSN right now.
The last outage detected for MSN was on Monday, August 5, 2024 with a duration of about 2 hours.
How do I sign into MSN Hotmail? ›
To sign in to MSN just select Sign in at the top right hand side of the page and enter your Microsoft account information. You can also sign in to MSN by signing into Outlook, Office, OneDrive or other Microsoft services available on the MSN homepage.
Are Hotmail and MSN the same? ›
Goal. Outlook.com, formerly known as Windows Live Hotmail/MSN Hotmail and commonly referred to simply as Hotmail, is a free webmail service of the Windows Live brand provided by Microsoft.
How do I fix Outlook asking for password again and again? ›
Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue: Remove your credentials from the Credentials Manager: Open the Control Panel and navigate to User Accounts > Credential Manager. Under Windows Credentials, locate any entries for Outlook and click Remove. Restart Outlook and enter your login credentials again.
Why is Outlook suddenly asking me to sign in? ›
After changing your password, Windows can sometimes fail to update your credentials, cache the old one, and continuously prompt you to input your credentials despite telling it to remember the new password. If you are using Office 365, it may say Office 365 instead of Office16.
Why do I have to keep verifying my Hotmail account? ›
Microsoft may ask you to verify your account when it believes your account is insecure, such as when your account password has changed, when your account is logged in on multiple devices, when the network fluctuates, or when other insecurities occur, in order to prevent someone else from fraudulently accessing your ...
Why is my Outlook app asking me to sign in again? ›
Clear the cache and cookies: Clearing the cache and cookies can help resolve issues with the app. To do this, open the Outlook app, click on the File tab, and select Options. In the Options window, click on the Advanced tab and then click on the Clear button under the Cached data section.