Resetting the password for your Azure Virtual Machine (VM) can be easily done through the Azure portal, particularly for Windows VMs using the "Reset password" feature.
Resetting the Password for a Windows Azure VM
If you have lost or forgotten the password for your Windows Azure VM, you can use the built-in reset feature available in the Azure portal. This process allows you to specify a new username and password for an existing or new administrator account.
Steps to Reset Your Windows VM Password
Based on the Azure portal's functionality for Windows VMs, here are the steps to reset your administrator password:
- Select your Windows VM: Navigate to the Azure portal, find and select the specific Windows virtual machine whose password you wish to change.
- Under the Help section in the VM menu, select Reset password. This action will display the Reset password window.
- Within the Reset password window, Select Reset password. You will then be prompted to enter a username and a password. Provide the desired new credentials. After entering the details, select Update to apply the changes.
- Tip: You can choose to update credentials for an existing user or create a new administrator account.
- Once the update is complete, Try connecting to your VM again using the newly configured username and password.
This process leverages the VM Agent installed on the Windows VM to communicate with the Azure platform and execute the password reset operation securely.
Following these steps should allow you to regain access to your Windows Azure VM by changing the administrator password.
