You cannot view a password saved in the Outlook mobile app on iPhone or Android.
Can you view a password in the Outlook mobile app?
No. The Outlook mobile app does not include a way to display an account password that you have already entered. Microsoft's official help pages show steps to enter a password when adding an account, but not to reveal a saved one. If you need to see your email password, you must manage it through your email provider, not through the Outlook app itself.
What to do when you've forgotten your email password
Since the Outlook app cannot show you your saved password, the correct approach is to reset it using your email provider's "Forgot Password" or "Reset Password" option. For Microsoft accounts (including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Outlook.com), visit account.live.com or the Microsoft account recovery page. For Gmail, Yahoo!, or other providers, use their respective password recovery flows. After resetting, you can enter the new password in the Outlook app by updating the account settings or removing and re-adding the account.
Where to enter a password in the Outlook mobile app
The only place the Outlook mobile app handles passwords is during account setup. Here are the documented steps:
- Open the Outlook mobile app on your device.
- Tap Get Started (if this is your first account) or tap Inbox at the top of the app, then Settings > Accounts > Add Account > Email Account.
- Enter your email address and tap Add Account.
- Enter your password and tap Sign in.
On Android, the same flow applies: open the app, tap Get Started, enter your email address and password, then tap Sign in. Supported mail sources include Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Exchange Server 2007 SP2/2010/2013/2016, Outlook.com, Gmail, and Yahoo!. Once an account is added, there is no documented way to retrieve the password you entered.
Understanding app security and biometrics in Outlook
Biometric authentication (such as Touch ID or Face ID) in the Outlook mobile app is not a feature for viewing or retrieving passwords. Instead, it is an IT-admin-controlled security setting available only through Microsoft Intune. The setting Require Biometrics to access the app can be enabled by administrators, with the configuration key com.microsoft.outlook.Auth.Biometric set to true. This is documented for iOS only, not Android. If your organization has configured this, the app will require biometric verification each time you open it, but it still will not show you your saved password. For personal use, you can enable your device's own biometric lock (fingerprint or face unlock) to secure the phone itself, but this does not affect password visibility within Outlook. For related device security topics, you may also be interested in guides on location tracking and NFC for managing access to your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my Outlook.com password in the mobile app?
No. The Outlook mobile app does not display any account password, including for Outlook.com accounts. You must use the Microsoft account website to view or change your password.
What if I have multiple accounts in Outlook, can I see each password?
No. There is no per-account password view feature. Each email account's password is managed separately through its provider's password recovery or reset options.
Will updating the Outlook app add a password view feature?
As of the current documentation, Microsoft has not announced or documented a password-reveal feature for the mobile app. Future updates may change this, but no such feature exists today.
Can I use a password manager with Outlook mobile to see my passwords?
Yes. You can use a third-party password manager (like the one built into your phone's settings or a dedicated app) to store and autofill passwords. However, the Outlook app itself will not show you the password stored inside it.
Why doesn't Outlook show my password for security reasons?
Microsoft designs the app so that passwords are never stored in a viewable format within the app itself. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access if someone gains physical control of your phone.
Is it safe to view passwords in the Outlook Mobile app?
The app does not display passwords, which is inherently safer. Always secure your device with a strong lock screen and avoid viewing any sensitive information on public Wi-Fi.
Can I view passwords on multiple devices using the Outlook Mobile app?
No. Saved passwords are not synced across devices by the Outlook app itself. You must enter the password separately on each device where you set up the account.
For the wider topic, see location tracking and NFC.
