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I have lost SQL password. What are my options to reset, or add an account?

Willie, Joe 25 Reputation points
2024-12-23T20:20:55.61+00:00

Hello, I am running SQL Server Management Studio: 15.0.18131.0 but I can't make any changes because I don't know the password. I can access it and see the databases and everything is working but I need to make some changes, like upgrading SolarWinds Network monitoring. I am a domain admin on our network and I have access to everything else. This server isn't accessed that often and the previous admin didn't provide a password with the admin credentials.

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  1. Marcin Policht 68,850 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-23T20:31:23.2666667+00:00

    Follow https://www.sqlshack.com/recover-lost-sa-password/

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  1. ZoeHui-MSFT 41,536 Reputation points
    2024-12-24T01:40:08.3633333+00:00

    Hi @Willie, Joe,

    Here is a same thread you may take a reference to.

    Forgot SQL Server Password

    Regards，

    Zoe Hui

    If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it.

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