Use the set_user_password command to set a new password for an Active Directory user or computer in Active Directory.
Zone type
Not applicable
Syntax
set_user_password UPN password
Abbreviation
sup
Options
This command takes no options.
Arguments
This command takes the following arguments:
| Argument | Type | Description |
|
UPN |
string |
Required. Specifies the user principal name (UPN) of the user or computer whose password will be reset. |
|
password |
string |
Required. Specifies the text string to set as the new password. If the string contains characters that might be misinterpreted by ADEdit’s Tcl interpreter ($, for example), enclose the string in braces { } so that all characters are interpreted literally with no substitutions. |
Return value
This command returns nothing if it runs successfully.
Examples
set_user_password adam.avery@acme.com {B4uC$work}
This example sets the password for adam.avery@acme.com to B4uC$work.
Related commands
None.
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