7 How to disable Strong password Server 2016

 Certainly! To disable password complexity requirements on Windows Server 2016, follow these steps:

Option 1: Active Directory Domain Controller (Group Policy)

1. Open Group Policy Management:

   • On your Server 2016 AD Domain Controller, open Server Manager.
   • Navigate to Tools > Group Policy Management.
   • Alternatively, you can go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management.

2. Edit Default Domain Policy:

   • Under Domains, select your domain.
   • Right-click on Default Domain Policy and choose Edit.

3. Navigate to Password Policy:

   • Go to: Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Account Policies > Password Policy.

4. Disable Password Complexity:

   • Double-click on Password must meet complexity requirements.
   • Select Define this Policy setting: Disabled and click OK.

5. Update Group Policy:

   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Run the command: gpupdate /force.

Option 2: Standalone Server

1. Open Local Security Policy:

   • From Server Manager, go to Tools and open Local Security Policy.
   • Alternatively, go to Control Panel, open Administrative Tools, and then Local Security Policy.

2. Navigate to Password Policy:

   • Under Security settings, select Password Policy.

3. Disable Password Complexity:

   • Double-click on Password must meet complexity requirements.
   • Select Disabled and click OK.

4. Update Group Policy:

   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Run the command: gpupdate /force.

That’s it! You’ve successfully disabled password complexity requirements. Let me know if you found this guide helpful! 😊🚀