Change local account password for Windows

This help document explains how to change Windows local account password using Hexnode UEM.

Users often rely on local accounts across shared computers, frontline systems, kiosks, etc. Since these devices are often distributed across teams and locations, regularly updating local account passwords is essential to maintain security and prevent unauthorized access. Without a centralized solution, applying such changes consistently across multiple devices can be challenging. Hexnode UEM enables you to remotely change local account passwords on Windows devices by authenticating with admin account credentials.

How to change the password for local account for Windows?

To change the local account password for Windows devices in bulk,

1. Login to your Hexnode UEM console.
2. Navigate to Manage > Devices.
3. Select the Windows device(s) for which you want to reset the user password.
4. Click Actions and navigate to Policies & Accounts actions > Manage user account > Windows > Change Password.
   

   Settings	Description
   Target based on	This setting determines which user accounts the password reset configuration will apply to. You can choose how the system identifies the target users based on the following criteria: Role: Select this option to apply the settings to users with a specific system-defined role, such as Administrator or Standard User. Account Name: Choose this option to target specific user accounts by their exact usernames. This gives you granular control, allowing you to change the local account password for individual users rather than groups. This field supports the use of wildcards.
   Password	Specify the new password to be set for the selected user accounts.
   Verify Password	Re-enter the same password to confirm.
   Password Hint	Provide a hint to help the user recall the password. This is shown during login if the user forgets the password.
   User must change password at next login	If enabled, the user will be prompted to set a new password immediately after logging in.
   Password never expires	If enabled, the password set for the user will not expire. Note: This option is only available if User must change password at next login is unchecked.
   User cannot change password	Prevents the user from changing the password themselves. Note: This option is only available if User must change password at next login is unchecked.

What happens at the device end?

After the password has been updated, the user will need to enter the new password during their next login attempt.