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Set-ADAccountPassword — Select common properties

Return all available object properties for inspection. Base task: Reset an Active Directory password.

Copy-ready commandSet-ADAccountPassword — Select common properties
Set-ADAccountPassword jsmith -Reset -NewPassword (Read-Host -AsSecureString) | Select-Object *
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

Select common properties

Return all available object properties for inspection.

Set-ADAccountPassword jsmith -Reset -NewPassword (Read-Host -AsSecureString) | Select-Object *

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.