Set the Administrator account password
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To set the Administrator account password
During Setup, in the Computer Name and Administrator Password dialog box, type a password of up to 127 characters in the Administrator Password box. For the strongest system security, use a password of at least 7 characters, and use a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and other characters, such as *, ?, or $.
In the Confirm Password box, type the password again.
Continue with Setup.
Important
- After Setup is completed, for best security, change the name of the Administrator account (it cannot be deleted) and keep a strong password on the account at all times. For more information, see Strong passwords.
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.
See Also
Concepts
User and computer accounts
Predefined security templates
Accounts: Administrator account status