Copy-ready commandSet-ADAccountPassword — Measure execution time
Measure-Command { Set-ADAccountPassword jsmith -Reset -NewPassword (Read-Host -AsSecureString) }Production warning
Test write operations in a non-production environment first.
Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- RSAT ActiveDirectory module
- Permissions
- Domain permissions vary
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-01
Examples
Measure execution time
Measure how long the command takes to complete.
Measure-Command { Set-ADAccountPassword jsmith -Reset -NewPassword (Read-Host -AsSecureString) }Common errors
Command or option not supported
Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.
Access denied or insufficient privileges
Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.