{"id":812,"date":"2024-05-17T11:38:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T11:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=812"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:04:45","slug":"how-to-change-password-on-remote-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/391\/How-to-Change-Password-on-Remote-Desktop.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Password on Remote Desktop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Changing the password of a remote desktop is as simple as changing the password of your phone, computer system, or Gmail.<\/li>\n\n<br>\n\n<li>You can change the Remote Desktop password using any of the following methods: \u2018Ctrl + Alt + End\u2019, the On-Screen Keyboard, the Command Line, VBS Script, PowerShell, Computer Management, or Control Panel.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to change your Remote Desktop password but not sure how?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your Remote Desktop password might sound tricky, but don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s simpler than you think! So, whether you have forgotten your old password or want to update it for security reasons, there are a few easy ways to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will walk you through different methods for changing your password while using Remote Desktop without confusing steps or tech jargon. Just clear instructions that work!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kb-article-content\">\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/231\/how-to-connect-to-a-windows-vps-using-rdp.html\"><strong>How To Connect To A Windows VPS using RDP?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h2><strong>7 Methods to Change Password on Remote Desktop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we are all set with the necessary tools for our password-changing expeditio n, let&#8217;s start looking at each technique individually. Whether you&#8217;re working on Windows or iOS, there are plenty of ways to explore, each with its special touch. So, without further delays, let&#8217;s delve into these tenacious techniques:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. By using \u2018Ctrl + Alt + End\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 While in a Remote Desktop session, press <\/span><strong>\u2018Ctrl + Alt + End\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simultaneously on your physical keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2794 This key combination will open the Security Options window on the remote desktop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1407_remote-desktop.png\" alt=\"remote desktop\" width=\"225\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Click on <\/span><strong>&#8216;Change a password&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1408_Click-on-Change-a-password.png\" alt=\"Click on 'Change a password'\" width=\"242\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2794 You need to enter the <strong>\u2018Old Password\u2019<\/strong>, followed by the<strong> \u2018New Password\u2019<\/strong> twice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-the-Old-Password-1.webp\" alt=\"enter the Old Password\" class=\"wp-image-3885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-the-Old-Password-1.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-the-Old-Password-1-236x300.webp 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<p><span >\u2794 Click the <strong>Arrow icon<\/strong> to confirm the password change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1412_confirm-the-password-change.png\" alt=\"confirm the password change\" width=\"289\" height=\"188\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the password has been successfully changed, click <\/span><strong>\u2018OK\u2019 <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to return to the remote desktop.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/click-OK.webp\" alt=\"click-OK\" class=\"wp-image-3907\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/242\/a-guide-to-fix-rdp-error-an-internal-error-has-occurred.html\"><strong>A Guide to Fix RDP Error: An Internal Error has Occurred<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h3><strong>2. Through On-Screen Keyboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some Remote Desktop environments may have limitations or conflicts with keyboard inputs. In that case, using an on-screen keyboard can help bypass these issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u2794\u00a0 In the Remote Desktop Connection window, open the Run box by pressing the \u2018Windows key + R.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Type <\/span><strong>&#8216;osk&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the Run box and press <\/span><strong>\u2018OK\u2019 <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to launch the on-screen keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1413_Open-CMD.png\" alt=\"Open CMD\" width=\"402\" height=\"220\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Hold down<\/span><strong> \u2018Ctrl + Alt\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your physical keyboard and click <\/span><strong>\u2018Del\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the on-screen keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1414_click-Del-on-the-on-screen-keyboard.png\" alt=\"click \u2018Del\u2019 on the on-screen keyboard\" width=\"1054\" height=\"287\" \/>\u2794 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will bring up the Security Options window on the remote desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1415_remote-desktop.png\" alt=\"remote desktop\" width=\"225\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Proceed ahead by clicking on <\/span><strong>\u2018Change a password\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1408_Click-on-Change-a-password.png\" alt=\"Click on 'Change a password'\" width=\"242\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In that, you need to enter the <\/span><strong>\u2018Old Password\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> twice, followed by the <\/span><strong>\u2018New Password\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-the-Old-Password-1.webp\" alt=\"confirm the password change\" width=\"470\" height=\"598\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Once done, you have to click the Arrow icon to confirm the password change.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1412_confirm-the-password-change.png\" alt=\"confirm the password change\" width=\"289\" height=\"188\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2794 <\/strong>That\u2019s it! Your password has been successfully changed; click <\/span><strong>\u2018OK\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to return to the remote desktop.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/click-OK.webp\" alt=\"click \u2018OK\u2019\" width=\"354\" height=\"341\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/326\/How-to-Create-a-User-in-RDP-for-Windows-Server.html\"><strong>How to Create a User in RDP for Windows Server?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h3><strong>3. Through Command Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2794 Command Prompt or PowerShell can be utilized to change passwords remotely. The &#8216;net user&#8217; command allows administrators to change passwords for users on the network.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 On the remote computer, search for <\/span><strong>\u2018cmd\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the search bar located on the taskbar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1416_search-for-cmd.png\" alt=\"search for \u2018cmd\u2019\" width=\"611\" height=\"568\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2794 Right-click on Command Prompt and select <strong>&#8216;Run as administrator&#8217;<\/strong> from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1417_select-Run-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"select 'Run as administrator\" width=\"189\" height=\"178\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In the Command Prompt window, type the command <\/span><strong>&#8216;net user + username + your new password&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press Enter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Note:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Replace &#8216;username&#8217; with your actual username and &#8216;your new password&#8217; with the desired new password.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1420_type-the-command.png\" alt=\"type the command\" width=\"492\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 If you prefer not to display the new password on the screen, use the command <\/span><strong>&#8216;net user username *&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1419_display-the-new-password-on-the-screen.png\" alt=\"display the new password on the screen\" width=\"400\" height=\"93\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2794 Follow any additional prompts to confirm the password change.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/312\/How-to-Fix-the-Incorrect-Password-Issue-on-RDP.html\"><strong>How to Fix the Incorrect Password Issue on RDP?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h3><strong>4. Through VBS Script<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2794 Open Notepad on the Remote Desktop session and create a new file.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Copy and paste the following lines into the Notepad file:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"padding: 10px 10px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; padding: 10px 10px;\"><strong>set objShell = CreateObject(&#8216;shell.application&#8217;)<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>objshell.WindowsSecurity<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Save the file as <\/span><strong>&#8216;WindowsSecurity.vbs&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1421_WindowsSecurity.vbs-file.png\" alt=\"'WindowsSecurity.vbs file\" width=\"107\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Double-click the VBS file to execute it, then click the <\/span><strong>\u2018Change a password\u2019 <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option in the window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1408_Click-on-Change-a-password.png\" alt=\"Click on 'Change a password'\" width=\"242\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2794 Proceed to change the password as prompted.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In that, you need to enter the <\/span><strong>\u2018Old Password\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, followed by the <\/span><strong>\u2018New Password\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-the-Old-Password-1.webp\" alt=\"confirm the password change\" width=\"470\" height=\"598\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2794 Once done, click the Arrow icon to confirm the password change.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1412_confirm-the-password-change.png\" alt=\"confirm the password change\" width=\"289\" height=\"188\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 That\u2019s it! Your password has been successfully changed; click <\/span><strong>\u2018OK<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 to return to the remote desktop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1411_click-OK.png\" alt=\"click \u2018OK\u2019\" width=\"354\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/315\/How-to-check-Reboot-and-Shutdown-logs-in-Windows-server.html\"><strong>How to check Reboot and Shutdown logs in Windows server?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h3><strong>5. Through PowerShell<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In the Search box, type <\/span><strong>&#8216;PowerShell&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and right-click on the best-match result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1422_powershell-search.png\" alt=\"powershell search\" width=\"189\" height=\"123\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Select <\/span><strong>&#8216;Run as administrator&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1423_run-as-a-administrator.png\" alt=\"run as a administrator\" width=\"445\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In the PowerShell window, \u00a0<\/span><strong>&#8216;(New-Object -COM Shell.Application).WindowsSecurity()&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press Enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1424_type-the-command-and-press-ok.png\" alt=\"type the command and press ok\" width=\"586\" height=\"114\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/445\/windows-powershell-basic-commands.html\"><strong>Get to Know Windows PowerShell Basic Commands<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr><\/p>\n\n\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 This will open the Security Options window on the remote desktop in which you have to click the <\/span><strong>\u2018Change a password\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1408_Click-on-Change-a-password.png\" alt=\"Click on 'Change a password'\" width=\"242\" height=\"340\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u2794 After that, Follow the on-screen instructions to change the password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/enter-the-Old-Password-1.webp\" alt=\"confirm the password change\" width=\"470\" height=\"598\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span ><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/234\/how-to-restart-the-rdp-without-rebooting-the-windows-server.html\"><strong>How to restart the RDP without rebooting the windows server?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h3><span ><strong>6. Through Computer Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 On your Remote desktop, you have to search <\/span><strong>\u2018Computer Management\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu search bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1425_search-Computer-Management-from-the-menu-search-bar.png\" alt=\"search \u2018Computer Management\u2019 from the menu search bar\" width=\"169\" height=\"498\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u2794 In the Computer Management window, navigate to <strong>&#8216;System Tools&#8217;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1426_navigate-to-System-Tools.png\" alt=\"navigate to 'System Tools\" width=\"188\" height=\"296\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In that, double-click on <\/span><strong>&#8216;Local Users and Groups&#8217;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1427_double-click-on-Local-Users-and-Groups.png\" alt=\"double-click on 'Local Users and Groups\" width=\"453\" height=\"145\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 After that, you have to click on <\/span><strong>\u2018Users\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1428_click-on-Users.png\" alt=\"click on \u2018Users\u2019\" width=\"80\" height=\"74\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Right-click on the user account for which you want to change the password and select <\/span><strong>&#8216;Set Password.&#8217;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1429_password-and-select-Set-Password.png\" alt=\"password and select 'Set Password\" width=\"451\" height=\"204\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 A warning prompt will appear; click <\/span><strong>&#8216;Proceed&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to continue.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1430_Click-proced-button.png\" alt=\"Click proced button\" width=\"480\" height=\"263\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Enter the new password twice as prompted and click <\/span><strong>&#8216;OK&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm the password change.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1431_set-new-password.png\" alt=\"set new password\" width=\"376\" height=\"243\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span ><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/341\/What-if-I-Exceed-the-Bandwidth-Limit-that-I-am-Assigned-to-VPS.html\"><strong>What if I Exceed the Bandwidth Limit that I am Assigned to VPS?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h3><span ><strong>7. Through Control Panel<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 On the desktop computer, search for <\/span><strong>\u2018Control Panel\u2019<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1433_search-Computer-Management-from-the-menu-search-bar.png\" alt=\"search \u2018Computer Management\u2019 from the menu search bar\" width=\"169\" height=\"498\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 In the Control Panel window, navigate to <\/span><strong>&#8216;User Accounts.&#8217;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1434_Select-user-account.png\" alt=\"Select user account\" width=\"655\" height=\"284\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Click on <\/span><strong>&#8216;Manage another account&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the section.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1435_Select-on-Change-password.png\" alt=\"Select on Change password\" width=\"603\" height=\"162\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u2794 Choose the user account for which you want to change the password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1436_Choose-the-user-account.png\" alt=\"Choose the user account\" width=\"530\" height=\"217\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 After choosing the account, click on <\/span><strong>\u2018Change the password\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1437_Select-on-Change-password.png\" alt=\"Select on Change password\" width=\"603\" height=\"162\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u2794 Enter the current password and then specify the new password twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1438_Enter-password.png\" alt=\"Enter password\" width=\"491\" height=\"264\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2794 Click <\/span><strong>&#8216;Change password&#8217;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a similar button to confirm the password change.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; display: block; text-align: center; height: auto; margin: 20px auto 20px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/images\/kb\/1439_Clickon-change-password.png\" alt=\"Clickon change password\" width=\"229\" height=\"40\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<p><span ><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/343\/Install-and-Configure-a-CSF-Firewall-in-a-CenTOS-Server.html\"><strong>Install &amp; Configure a CSF Firewall in a CenTOS Server<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px dotted black;\" \/>\n<h2><span ><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span >We tried delivering the above techniques to ease your password-changing process on a remote desktop. 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