VIKHOST - How to Change Your Windows Password

CHANGE PASSWORD ON WINDOWS SERVER 2019/2022



INTRODUCTION

We'll go over how to change a user's password in Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 in this article.

PREREQUISITES


   Windows VPS or Dedicated Server with Windows Server 2019/2022 installed.
   You have to be logged in as an Administrator.



STEP 1: LOG IN WITH RDP INTO WINDOWS SERVER 2019 / 2022

Connect to your server with the login credentials.

Windows Server - rdp connection



STEP 2: WINDOWS SERVER 2019/2022: CHANGING A USER PASSWORD


Click on the Start in the lower-left corner, and search for the Control panel.

Windows Server - Control Panel


Then, under the User Accounts Heading, click on Change account type.

Windows server - Change account type


Now, choose the user you want to change the password of.

Windows Server - choose account


After choosing the account, click on Change the password.

Windows Server - Change the password-1


Now insert your current password, and then choose the new password. Then click on Change password.

Windows Server - Change the password-2


BEST PRACTICES


For password change of a user in Windows Server 2019/2022, there are best practices to be followed in securing your Windows Server environment:

Use unique, secure passwords that meet the complexity criteria of your organization.
Never share the same password among different accounts.
Change passwords regularly, so that the chances of unauthorized access will be reduced.
The account lockout rules prevent brute-force attacks.


CONCLUSION


These recommendations and best practices will allow you to change your Windows Server 2019/2022 password not only quickly but also smoothly. Thus, the security and stability of the network will be preserved.