Password expiration is an important security feature on Windows 11 that helps you prevent unauthorized access to your PC.
This post fromMiniToolintroduces how to enable or disable password expiration in Windows 11.
If you want to enhance your Windows account and PCs security, you should make your passwords expire occasionally.
you might set password expiration for both local users and Microsoft accounts.
Some users want to disable this feature after trying it.
This post introduces how to enable End task in taskbar on Windows 11 and how to disable it.
Way 1: Via the Microsoft Official Website
How to enable password expiration in Windows 11?
you’re able to go to the Microsoft Security page to set it.
Here is how to do that:
1.
Go to theMicrosoft Security page, and sign on with your account username and password.
Next, clickChange password security.
Next, slide in your current password and the new password.
Then, reenter the password and check theMake me change my password every 72 daysoption.
How to disable password expiration in Windows 11?
Uncheck theMake me change my password every 72 daysoption.
Way 2: Via Local Users and Groups
How to enable password expiration in Windows 11?
The second method is via Local Users and Groups.
Press theWindows+Rkeys together to openRunand typelusrmgr.mscin it.
- nudge the Users tab and find the user you want to set.
Double-click it and uncheck thePassword never expiresoption.
How to disable password expiration in Windows 11?
You just need to check th option again.
Typecmdin theSearchbox and chooseRun as administrator.
- jot down the following command and pressEnter.
Then, if you want to enable password expiration, spin up the following command.
In the right pane, right-clickMaximum password ageand selectProperties.
Besides, you might know how to extend the password expiration time limit.
