• Lucas
• April 15, 2017

Windows Server 2012 and 2016 have password security policies, which increases the complexity of their composition.

To disable password complexity in Windows Server 2012 / 2016, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Administrative Tools > Local Security Policies.
2. Then click on Account Policies > Password Policies.
3. Disable the option“Password must meet complexity requirements“, that’s it!