Enable or Disable Password Expiration in Windows 11
Password expiration is a security feature that lets users set a password that will be changed automatically at set times. This is because many people forget their passwords or aren’t sure what their passwords are after using them for a long time.
It is best to change your password and username often to prevent unauthorized access to your accounts. For extra security, it’s also a good idea to use the Windows 11 feature that lets passwords expire. If you don’t know how to do this, the article will help you by telling you how to set a password to expire or not.
Use the Microsoft website
Open your browser and log into the Microsoft Security page.
Select Password security or click on Change my password.
Enter your current and new password.
Click on the box Make me change my password every 72 days and press Save.
Repeat steps and unselect Make me change my password every 72 days to disable it.
Use Command Prompt
Type cmd in your Windows search bar and select Run as administrator.
Type net account and press Enter.
On the next line, type wmic UserAccount where Name=”user name” set PasswordExpires=True command and press Enter. Remember to change “user name” with your account name.
To disable password expiration in Windows 11, type wmic UserAccount where Name=”user name” set PasswordExpires=False command and press Enter. Remember to change “user name” with your account name.
How to extend the password expiration time limit
Local accounts have a default expiration time of 42 days, while Microsoft accounts have a default expiration time of 72 days. You can change how often your password expires based on how often you want to change it. To change the time limit, do the following:
Use Command Prompt
Type cmd in your Windows search bar and select Run as administrator.
Type wmic UserAccount where Name=”user name” set PasswordExpires=True command and press Enter. Remember to change “user name” with your account name.
On the next line, type net accounts /maxpwage:##.Don’t forget to replace ## with the number of days you want your password to be valid for.
A password manager with emergency access should be a must-have for people who want to change their passwords often but tend to forget them.
