5 ways to change user password in Windows 11

Thinking about changing your user password on Windows 11, whether for security or other reasons? Changing your operating system's user password is a simple task that can be done in several ways.

In this article, we detail five different methods for making this change. Keep reading and check out the options.

How to change user password in Windows 11

Below, we will highlight different ways to change your user's password. Let's go!

Via Windows Configuration

This method is straightforward and easy, especially for users who prefer graphical and intuitive interfaces.

• Click the button Start and select Settings.
• Navigate to Accounts and then to Input options.
• In Passwordclick the option to change password and follow the instructions.

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Command Prompt

For advanced users, Command Prompt offers a quick method.

• Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Use the command net user user_name new_passwordreplacing user_name and New Password for the desired values. If the username has spaces, enclose it in quotation marks.
• Press Enter and a message will confirm the change.

PowerShell

PowerShell is an alternative to Command Prompt, offering even more versatility.

• Search for PowerShell in the operating system's search bar.
• Open the PowerShell as an administrator.
• Enter the command Set-LocalUser -Name “Username” -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString -AsPlainText “NewPassword” -Force).
• Follow the instructions to change your password.

Change your Microsoft Account password

If you use a Microsoft account to log in, you can change your password directly on the Microsoft website.

• Go to the Microsoft account security page.
• Click Change my password at the top of the page and follow the instructions provided by the website to set a new password.

netplwiz utility

netplwiz is a built-in Windows tool that allows you to manage user accounts and passwords.

• press Windows + R To open the Run window, type netplwiz and press Enter.
• In the window that opens, select the user and click Reset password.
• Set the new password and confirm.