How to Prompt Outlook for a Password

How to Prompt Outlook for a Password

If you find that Outlook is not prompting you for a password when you open the application or send/receive emails, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that your email account remains secure. One common reason for Outlook not prompting for a password is that the credentials are saved in the application, so it automatically signs in without requiring you to enter your password each time.

To prompt Outlook for a password, follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook and navigate to the 'File' tab.
2. Click on 'Account Settings' and then select 'Account Settings' from the drop-down menu.
3. In the 'Email' tab, select your email account and click 'Change'.
4. Under the 'Logon Information' section, make sure that the 'Remember password' option is unchecked.
5. Click 'Next' and then 'Finish' to save the changes.
6. Close and reopen Outlook to apply the changes.
7. You should now be prompted to enter your password when you open Outlook or send/receive emails.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your email account remains secure and that Outlook prompts you for a password each time you access your emails.