How to change Windows password in Remote Desktop Server ?

In order to change RDP Administrator password, please follow these steps:

This guidelines works in Windows server 2008, 2012 all versions.

Hot Key Solution:

1. Open RDP session and login as Administrator.
2. Press: Ctrl + Alt + End
3. Chose “Change Password”
4. Now, You need to type your old password and new password.
5. Click OK, then Windows will save your new password.
6. Now You can try to log out then login again with new password.

Step By Step Solution:

Change your Server Administrator Password in Windows Server 2012

1. Log into your server via Remote Desktop.
2. Press your Windows key and type Administrative Tools.
3. Double click on Computer Management.
4. Expand Local Users and Groups.
5. Click on Users.
6. Right click on Administrator. Click on Set Password > Proceed.
   
7. Type your new password in both fields then press OK.

Change your Sever Administrator Password in Windows Server 2008 R2

 

1. Log into your server via Remote Desktop.
2. Right click on Computer  and select Manage.
3. Double click Configuration.
4. Expand Local Users and Groups and then select Users.
5. Right click on Administrator and choose Set Password and then click Proceed.
   
6. Type in the new password and select OK.

Change your Sever Administrator Password in Windows Server 2003

1. Log into your server via Remote Desktop.
2. Right click on My Computer  and select Manage.
3. Expand Local Users and Groups and then select Users.
4. Right click on Administrator and choose Set Password and then click Proceed.
   
5. Type in the new password and select OK.

Thank you so much,