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Changing the Administrator password on Windows Server 2025 is an important security task that helps protect the server from unauthorized access and brute-force attacks.
Most administrators regularly update passwords on Windows VPS servers to improve account security and maintain secure remote access through Remote Desktop.
Step 1: Open Windows Security Options
Log in to the Windows Server 2025 system.
Press the following keyboard shortcut:
CTRL + ALT + DELETEClick:
Change a passwordStep 2: Enter the Current Password
Fill in the required fields:
- Current password
- New password
- Confirm new password
Choose a strong password containing:
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Special characters
Step 3: Save the New Password
Press:
ENTERor click the arrow button to apply the changes.
The Administrator password will now be updated.
Step 4: Change the Password Using Command Prompt
Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
Run the following command:
net user Administrator NewPassword123!Example:
net user Administrator StrongPass2025!If the operation succeeds, Windows will display:
The command completed successfully.Step 5: Change the Password Using PowerShell
Open PowerShell as Administrator.
Run:
net user Administrator *Enter the new password when prompted.
Step 6: Verify Remote Desktop Access
After changing the password, test the new credentials using Remote Desktop.
If Remote Desktop is not configured yet, you can follow this guide to enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server.
Step 7: Enable Password Expiration Policies
Open the Local Security Policy tool:
secpol.mscNavigate to:
Account Policies → Password PolicyConfigure settings such as:
- Minimum password length
- Password expiration
- Password complexity requirements
Changing the Administrator password regularly helps secure Windows Server 2025 systems and reduces the risk of unauthorized access to VPS environments.
