[abbi Participant 18 May 2023 abbi Participant]

Hello @aaron,  I have a similar use case as yours, I would like to know if it is possible to implement a clear password action for Windows devices to overcome this issue.

[Carl Hexnode 19 May 2023 Carl Moderator]

You can achieve this using scripts. Use the PowerShell script given below to remotely reset the password on Windows devices.

Script to reset password for Windows

Set-LocalUser -name "username" -Password ([securestring]::new())

1	Set-LocalUser -name "username" -Password ([securestring]::new())

For more information, you can refer to our help documentation for the script to reset password on Windows.
Just remember to replace ‘username’ with the actual username of the target account. Also, please note that after running the script, the device will need to be restarted for the action to take effect.

However, it’s important to consider the potential security risks of having a blank password, as anyone with physical access to the device will be able to log in without authentication. It’s advisable to follow proper security protocols and prompt users to set a new password immediately after the remote password reset.

If you require any further assistance or have additional questions, feel free to ask. We’re here to help!

Regards,
Carl Hughes
Hexnode UEM

[Daniel Participant 9 August 2023 Daniel Participant]

Hi Folks – I agree – this is a needed feature.