password recovery

Users are encouraged to create a Microsoft account to enhance their Windows 11 experience, although it is possible to use Windows 11 without one. If a user forgets their password, they can recover it by clicking the “I forgot my password” link, which requires a backup email or phone number linked to the account. Microsoft is introducing push notifications in Windows 11 to prompt users to add a backup email or phone number for easier password recovery. These notifications are currently being tested in update KB5053660 for Windows 11 Insiders and are expected to be available to all users later this spring.