Summary
Find My Device is a feature that can help you locate your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device if it's lost or stolen. To use this feature, sign in to your device with a Microsoft personal account.
This setting works for any Windows device, such as a Surface or other PC or laptop or Surface Pen. It needs to be turned on before you can use it, and your account type needs to be "Administrator".
Once set up, this feature works when location is turned on for your device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps.
Caution
Any time you attempt to locate the device, users using the device will see a notification in the notification area.
Find a lost Windows device
Go to account.microsoft.com/devices and sign in.
Select the Find My Device tab.
Choose the device you want to find, and then select Find to see a map showing your device's location.
Lock a Windows device remotely
- Go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices and sign in.
- When you find your device on the map, select Lock > Next.
- Once your device is locked, you can reset your password for added security.
Tip
We recommend that you report a stolen device to your local law enforcement as well as your insurance company. You can find a device’s serial number at account.microsoft.com/devices under Info and support.
See also
Change or reset your Windows password
What to do if your Xbox gets stolen
Need more help?
Find my device needs to be turned on before you can use it, and your account type needs to be "Administrator".
Can't sign in?
If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, most issues can be identified by our sign-in helper tool.
Contact Support
For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option.
Important
To protect your account and its contents, our support agents are not allowed to send password reset links, or access and change account details.