How to set a password expiration date in Windows 10

To keep your Computer safe, it is a good idea to change your computer password every time, or else you need to see the computer repairer every time to restore your compromised data. Windows 10 makes this easier because you can set the password expiration date.

The steps for doing this vary, depending on whether you use a local account or a Microsoft account to log in to your Windows PC, so we will consider the process for both.

Set a Password Expiration Date for Your Microsoft Account

On Windows 10, you may have noticed that Microsoft wants you to use a linked Microsoft account to sign in instead of a local account.

You can set the password line password expiration date for your Microsoft account. Then you will be asked to reset your password every 72 days. You must set a new password before enabling (or disabling) this setting.

To do this, go to the Microsoft account security zone and sign in. At the top “Change password”, click “Change”.

You are prompted to provide the current password, as well as a new password (you cannot reuse the existing password, so type a new and secure password).

Since you want to set the password expiration date, click the box next to “Change my password every 72 days” to enable this feature.

Click “Save” to apply your new password and expiration date.

If the change is successful, you will be directed to the Microsoft Account Security page. Log in and out of windows to use the new password.

Your Microsoft account password will expire within 72 days, and you will be prompted to change it the next time you log in.

Set a Password Expiration Date for Your Local Account

Use a local account on your PC instead of Microsoft, you can still set your password expiration date.

Enable Password Expiration

First, you’ll need to disable a setting that prevents your password from exiting.

To do this, press the Windows + R button to open the Run box. Type netplwiz, then click OK to open your user account settings.

In the “Advanced” tab, click “Advanced” to open the “Advanced User Management” tool.

Here, click “Users” in the right menu, then right-click on your user account. Click “Properties” to enter advanced user settings for your local user account.

In the “Properties” menu, remove the “Password never expires” option, and then click “OK.”

Set the Maximum Password Age

You now need to set the maximum password age for your password. Unlike a Microsoft account, you can set your local account password to expire at any time.

The default on Windows 10 is 42 days. If you want to exceed this length, you can still use your personal computer as usual. When the time comes to reset your password, you will be prompted to change it