Change Users login password

Ashan Jayasundara 41 Reputation points
2022-09-15T14:27:42.063+00:00

I am trying to update users login password by executing following command while connected to the VPN and execution completed without any error but my local cached password does not updated and i have to old password to login to workstation. So I am expecting your expert assistance regarding this issue

Thank you

**Set-ADAccountPassword $username -Reset -NewPassword $encryptPassword -Credential $basicAdminUserCreds -server $domainControllerIP **

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  1. BrianSiegman-1559 21 Reputation points
    2022-09-15T17:10:56.133+00:00

    Why not use the change password feature on the client (CTRL-ALT-DEL) while connected to VPN? The Set-ADAccountPassword I believe only updates the domain, similar to changing from ADUC.

    While on VPN, you can try to lock the machine, then unlock with new password.