Changing the Server Core Administrator’s Password
After the initial password has been set, the syntax to change the administrator password is as follows:
Net user administrator *
After the command has been executed, you are prompted to type a password for the user. Enter the password and then retype it for the confirmation process. It is a best practice to use a complex password when assigning passwords to the administrator account and the default password policy on the server will require complex passwords.
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