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.