How to Change User Password in Active Directory

Introduction:

Changing user passwords in Active Directory is a common task for IT administrators. The program used to change the password of a user in Active Directory can vary depending on the specific environment and the tools available. Two common methods are:

• Using Active Directory Users and Computers
• Using PowerShell

Using Active Directory Users and Computers:

To change a user's password using Active Directory Users and Computers, follow these steps:

1. Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
2. Locate and right-click on the user account.
3. Select 'Reset Password'.
4. Enter and confirm the new password.
5. Click 'OK' to apply the changes.

Using PowerShell:

To change a user's password using PowerShell, you can use the Set-ADAccountPassword cmdlet. Here is an example:

Set-ADAccountPassword -Identity username -NewPassword (ConvertTo-SecureString 'NewPassword' -AsPlainText -Force)

Replace 'username' with the actual username and 'NewPassword' with the desired new password.

Remember to comply with password complexity and security policies when changing passwords in Active Directory.