{"id":774,"date":"2024-12-02T08:39:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T08:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/?p=774"},"modified":"2024-12-02T14:38:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:38:06","slug":"how-to-change-password-of-windows-rdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestvpshosting.in\/articles\/how-to-change-password-of-windows-rdp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change password of Windows RDP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-server\/remote\/understanding-remote-desktop-protocol\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-server\/remote\/understanding-remote-desktop-protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows RDP<\/a> password changing can be accomplished in several ways, depending on whether you&#8217;re logged into the system through RDP or managing it remotely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft that allows users to connect to and control another computer remotely over a network connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#1-change-windows-rdp-password-while-logged-in\">1. Change Windows RDP Password While Logged In<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#steps\">Steps:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-change-rdp-password-using-command-prompt-or-power-shell\">2. Change RDP Password Using Command Prompt or PowerShell<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#command-prompt\">Command Prompt:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#power-shell\">PowerShell:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-change-the-password-using-computer-management\">3. Change the Password Using Computer Management<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#steps-1\">Steps:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-change-the-password-remotely-through-administrative-tools\">4. Change the Password Remotely Through Administrative Tools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#remote-desktop-connection-manager-or-remote-tools\">Remote Desktop Connection Manager or Remote Tools:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-tips-and-best-practices-for-changing-rdp-passwords\">5. Tips and Best Practices for Changing RDP Passwords<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are step-by-step instructions for the most common methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-change-windows-rdp-password-while-logged-in\"><strong>1. Change Windows RDP Password While Logged In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are logged into the system via RDP, you can change the password using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestvpshosting.in\/vps-web-hosting\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bestvpshosting.in\/vps-web-hosting\/\">Windows interface<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps\"><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Press <code>Ctrl + Alt + End<\/code><\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This opens a menu with options like locking the computer, signing out, and changing the password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: <code>Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/code> will affect your local machine instead of the windows RDP session, so <code>Ctrl + Alt + End<\/code> is the correct combination within windows RDP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select &#8220;Change a Password&#8221;<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click this option from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter Your Credentials<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the old password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the new password twice to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click &#8220;Submit&#8221;<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If successful, the system will confirm that your password has been changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconnect<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you lose connection due to the password change, reconnect using the new password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-change-rdp-password-using-command-prompt-or-power-shell\"><strong>2. Change RDP Password Using Command Prompt or PowerShell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is useful if you prefer command-line tools or the graphical interface is not accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"command-prompt\"><strong>Command Prompt:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Command Prompt.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + R<\/code>, type <code>cmd<\/code>, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the following command to change the password \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>net user &lt;username&gt; &lt;newpassword&gt; <\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace <code>&lt;username&gt;<\/code> with the account name and <code>&lt;newpassword&gt;<\/code> with the desired password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press Enter to execute the command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A success message will confirm the password change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-shell\"><strong>PowerShell:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open PowerShell.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + R<\/code>, type <code>powershell<\/code>, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the following command: <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">$username = \"&lt;username&gt;\"<br>$newpassword = ConvertTo-SecureString \"&lt;newpassword&gt;\" -AsPlainText -Force<br>Set-LocalUser -Name $username -Password $newpassword<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace <code>&lt;username&gt;<\/code> and <code>&lt;newpassword&gt;<\/code> with the appropriate values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-change-the-password-using-computer-management\"><strong>3. Change the Password Using Computer Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This method requires administrative privileges on the remote system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps-1\"><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Computer Management<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Win + R<\/code>, type <code>compmgmt.msc<\/code>, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigate to &#8220;Local Users and Groups&#8221;<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand <strong>System Tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Local Users and Groups<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-Click the User Account<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the user whose password you want to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose &#8220;Set Password&#8221;<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the prompts to set a new password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save and Reconnect<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in with the new password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-change-the-password-remotely-through-administrative-tools\"><strong>4. Change the Password Remotely Through Administrative Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have administrative rights and are managing the windows RDP system remotely, you can use one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remote-desktop-connection-manager-or-remote-tools\"><strong>Remote Desktop Connection Manager or Remote Tools<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a tool like <strong>Active Directory Users and Computers<\/strong> (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click and select &#8220;Reset Password.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the new password and save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-tips-and-best-practices-for-changing-rdp-passwords\"><strong>5. Tips and Best Practices for Changing RDP Passwords<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Strong Passwords<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using dictionary words or predictable patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update Stored Credentials<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you store RDP credentials using tools like the Remote Desktop app, update them to avoid login errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure Administrative Access<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you lose access to the system due to password errors, ensure another account has administrative privileges for recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test New Passwords<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After changing the password, immediately test the new credentials to confirm they work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow Security Policies<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adhere to organizational policies regarding password complexity and rotation schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these methods, you can successfully change your windows RDP password and maintain secure access to your Windows system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows RDP password changing can be accomplished in several ways, depending on whether you&#8217;re logged into the system through RDP or managing it remotely. 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