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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides step-by-step instructions for system administrators on how to change a user’s password in Windows Server. Changing a user’s password is a common administrative task that may be required for various reasons, including security policy updates, user requests, or password recovery scenarios.

Prerequisites

• Administrative Access: You must have administrative privileges on the Windows Server where the user account resides.
• User Account Information: Know the username of the account for which the password needs to be changed.
• Server Access: Ensure you have remote or physical access to the server.

Using Windows Server Manager

1. Log in to Windows Server: Start by logging into Windows Server with an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Open Server Manager: Click on the Start menu, type Server Manager in the search box, and press Enter. Alternatively, you can find Server Manager in the taskbar or Start menu.

3. Access Local Users and Groups: In Server Manager, click on Tools in the top right corner and select Computer Management from the dropdown menu.

4. Find Local Users and Groups: Expand the System Tools section, then expand Local Users and Groups. Click on Users.

5. Find the User Account: In the middle pane, you will see a list of user accounts. Right-click on the user account for which you want to change the password and select Set Password.

6. Change the Password: Follow the prompts to set a new password for the user account. It is recommended to communicate the new password securely to the user and advise them to change it upon the next login.

Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell with Administrative Rights: Press the Start button, type “PowerShell,” right-click on “Windows PowerShell,” and select “Run as administrator.”

2. Change the Password: Type the following command, replacing “username” with the actual username and “newpassword” with the new password:

Set-LocalUser -Name “username” -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString “newpassword” -AsPlainText -Force)

Conclusion

Following these steps will allow you to successfully change a user’s password in Windows Server. Remember to follow your organization’s security policies and guidelines when handling user passwords. Regularly updating passwords and ensuring they meet complexity requirements are good practices for maintaining account security.

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