Changing your VPS password regularly helps improve your server’s security. Follow this guide to change the password for your Windows VPS user account.
✅ Method 1: Change Password via Windows GUI
1. Log in to Your VPS via RDP
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Use Remote Desktop (RDP) to access your Windows VPS.
2. Open the Ctrl+Alt+Del Menu
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Press the following keys on your local keyboard:
Ctrl + Alt + End
???? This is the Remote Desktop equivalent of Ctrl + Alt + Del.
3. Click on “Change a password”
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In the blue screen menu, click Change a password.
4. Enter Your New Password
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Type your old password, new password, and confirm the new password.
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Click Enter or the arrow button to apply the changes.
✅ Method 2: Change Password via Command Prompt
If you prefer using the command line:
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
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Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Use the
net user
Command
Type the following command, replacing USERNAME and NEWPASSWORD with your actual VPS username and new password:
net user USERNAME NEWPASSWORDExample:
net user Administrator MyNewPass@123⚠️ Be careful while typing. The password will be updated instantly and cannot be undone.
???? Password Requirements
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Use a strong password: at least 8–12 characters, combining uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
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Avoid common or easy-to-guess words.
Need Assistance?
If you’re locked out or forgot your password, please contact our support team to reset it for you:
