I have locked myself out of my DC VM.

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I have locked myself out of my DC VM.

john drummond 0

I have locked myself out of my DC VM by selecting "Reset password before logging in". I have tried to reset the admin password on the portal and it still tells me I have to change the password when I try to RDP in. HELP

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Nikhil Duserla 8,180 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hello @john drummond ,

If you're unable to log in to your Domain Controller (DC) virtual machine because your password needs to be reset and you’re locked out, here are some steps you can follow to regain access-

Open the Azure portal. 2. Navigate to your virtual machine. 3. In the "Support + troubleshooting" section, select Reset password. 4. Choose the Reset password option, then enter a new password for the administrator account. 5. Click Update to apply and save the changes

If you have any further queries, do let us know.

Nikhil Duserla 8,180 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-06-09T15:05:47.6366667+00:00

Hello @john drummond,

Checking to see whether you have resolved the issue with the solution provided above, or if you need any further assistance, please let us know. We are happy to help.
Nikhil Duserla 8,180 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-06-10T14:38:39.5433333+00:00

Hello @john drummond,

Following up to see if the above answer was helpful. If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.

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