Reset Administrator Password on Azure VM that is a domain controller

Question

Azure VM is a Domain Controller

Administrator password is lost. We have the username.

We probably have the correct DSRM password

It appears Azure password reset for a VM local account is not supported on a Domain Controller

What are our next steps to reset DC Administrator account password?

Answer 1

Try the following

https://www.cswrld.com/2023/12/how-to-reset-domain-admin-password-on-an-azure-vm/

https://www.chrisjohnson.io/2018/02/15/domain-controller-in-azure-vm-with-expired-password/

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hth

Marcin

Answer 2

Hi, good day.
In this case and considering that this is a Azure VM, I think that the best approach to get a solution about this question, is rise a support request in Azure Portal directly.
I hope this is helpful.