How to change password on Windows Server 2012, 2019, 2022

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I. Change password Windows Server 2012, 2019, 2022 via Command Line

  1. First, open an administrator Command Prompt (assuming you have administrator privileges). To do this, type cmd into the Start Menu. Right-click on the Command Prompt entry and choose Run as administrator.
    For Windows Server 2019 (or 2022), please click on Start -> Scroll to Windows System -> Command Prompt.
  2. Type the following command: net user Administrator NEWPASS
    then press Enter where NEWPASS is the new password, make sure you have uppercase, lowercase and number with at least 8 letters.

II. Change your Server Administrator Password on Windows Server 2012

  1. Log into your server via Remote Desktop.
  2. Press your Windows key and type Administrative Tools.
  3. Double-click on Computer Management.
  4. Expand Local Users and Groups.
  5. Click on Users.
  6. Right-click on Administrator. Click on Set Password > Proceed
  7. Type your new password in both fields then press OK. 

III. Change your Server Administrator Password on your account

– You can access to your Client Area: Client Area > Services > My Services
– Find the server you want to change the password and Click on it

– Click on Change Password

– Write a new password and then press Save Changes. Make sure you have uppercase, lowercase and number with at least 8 letters.
The password has been changed successfully.

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