Regularly changing a password is something every user should do every so often, depending on the type of environment.
By regularly changing the login password for a user account, you can prevent people from gaining access to the user account. In Windows 11 and 10, the function “user must change password at next login” is available for this purpose.
When this feature is enabled, the user cannot log into the system without first entering the current change password. It is a one-time action that takes place the next time you log in. It forces users to think about creating new, strong passwords, especially if there is also a policy that prevents reuse of old passwords.
User must change password at next login
This option is mainly used in a work or organizational environment and only works for local user accounts. A Windows professional edition is also required, it does not work under the Windows Home edition. If a Microsoft account is used to sign in, you must use it password via the Microsoft website.
Optional: Which Windows version do I have?
Right-click on the Start button. Then click “run” in the menu.
In the run window, type:
netplwiz
Click on the “Advanced” tab and click on the “Advanced” button in “Advanced user management”.
Then click “Users” and double-click the local user account you want to change.
Enable or disable the “User must change password at next login” option for this local user account.
The next time you log in, the local user account must enter a new password. If this does not happen, you will not be able to log in.
Read more: Set Windows password expiration date.
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