How to Change a Password for a Domain

A Windows user domain password is used for access to any Windows domain or network where passwords are required. Changing a user's domain password is simple, however the user must be logged in as a computer administrator.

Step 1

Click the "Start" menu.

Step 2

Click the "Control Panel" option.

Step 3

Scroll to "User Accounts" and double-click it to open the User Accounts menu.

Step 4

Select the "Advanced" tab.

Step 5

Click "Manage Passwords" if the computer is currently connected to a domain or network. If the computer is not currently connected to a domain or network, click the account name to be changed and click "Manage my Network Passwords."

Step 6

Click the entry in the domain that requires a password change and then click "Properties."

Step 7

Click "Change" and enter the required information, as well as the new password.

References

• Microsoft: To Change a Domain Password

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Aaron Gibbs holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Clemson University and an M.B.A. in finance from Colorado Technical University. He has been writing technical literature since 2008. Gibbs has more than 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, product management, manufacturing, automation, controls, power distribution and energy management.

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