Disabling password complexity in Windows Server 2012 and 2016

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