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.
- Open PowerShell through the taskbar
- Use the following template to reset your password
with (items in <> require input)
For example:
- 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:
- Press the Windows key + X while logged into the server
- Select Control Panel
![Showing the Control Panel location in Windows Server 2012](https://fivestarvps.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_Windows_Server_2012_Control_Panel_Location.png)
- Select Change account type
![Showing the Manage Accounts interface in Windows Server 2012](https://fivestarvps.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_Windows_Server_2012_Control_Panel_User_Accounts_Manage_Accounts_Form.png)
- Enter the Current password ( From Email )
- Enter the New password
- Confirm the new password
- Click Change password
![Showing the Change password form in Windows Server 2012](https://fivestarvps.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_Windows_Server_2012_Control_Panel_User_Accounts_Change_Password_Form.png)