Changing Your Windows Server 2012 R2 Password Through The Command Line

This is the fastest and most reliable method for changing your Windows password in Windows Server 2012 and works in any situation.

1. Open PowerShell through the taskbar
2. Use the following template to reset your password

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For example:

1. Hit enter and you’re done, password reset!

Changing Your Windows Server 2012 Password Through Windows Control Panel

To change your password via the Windows Control Panel please refer to the following steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X while logged into the server
   
2. Select Control Panel

1. Select Change account type

   

    

   2. Select the account you’d like to modify

3.Select Change the password

1. Enter the Current password ( From Email ) 
2. Enter the New password
3. Confirm the new password
4. Click Change password