Seeing a password expiration or lockout notice on your VPS? This article explains why it happens and walks you through changing your password — or disabling expiration entirely if you prefer.
Why This Happens: Most QuantVPS servers are provisioned with Windows Server 2022, and password expiration policies may be enabled by default as part of Windows security settings. If you're encountering a password expiry prompt, it does not indicate an issue with your VPS — it's a standard part of Windows account policy enforcement. If desired, you can disable password expiration policies entirely using Group Policy or Local Security Policy. However, we recommend updating your password as prompted to ensure continued access.
Method #1: Use CTRL + ALT + END to Manually Change It
If you're inside the desktop and need to proactively update your password:
Press CTRL + ALT + END (not CTRL + ALT + DEL)
Select Change a password
Enter your current password, then set and confirm a new one
Passwords must meet Windows complexity requirements: uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character.
Method #2: Reset the Password Using PowerShell
If you're logged in through another admin-level user and need to reset the Administrator password manually:
Open PowerShell as Administrator
Run this command (update as needed):
net user Administrator NewSecurePassword123!
You can now log in using the new password.
Optional: Disable Password Expiry Using Server Manager
If you prefer not to deal with password expiration in the future, you can turn off the expiration policy via Server Manager:
Step-by-Step:
Open Server Manager
Click on Tools → Computer Management
In the left menu, go to:
System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Users
Right-click the Administrator account → Properties
Check the box that says:
Password never expires
Click Apply and OK
Disabling password expiration is not recommended for production or multi-user systems, but can be acceptable for isolated VPS use cases.
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