:original_name: dds_03_reset_password.html

.. _dds_03_reset_password:

Resetting the Administrator Password
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**Scenarios**
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For security reasons, you are advised to periodically change administrator passwords.

You cannot reset the administrator password under the following circumstances:

-  Restarting
-  Adding node
-  Switching SSL
-  Changing port
-  Changing instance class
-  Deleting node

Method 1
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#. :ref:`Log in to the DDS console. <dds_02_0043>`

#. On the **Instance Management** page, locate the target DB instance and choose **More** > **Reset Password** in the **Operation** column.

#. Enter and confirm the new administrator password and click **OK**.

   The password must be 8 to 32 characters in length and contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and any of the following special characters: ``~!@#%^*-_=+?``

Method 2
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#. :ref:`Log in to the DDS console. <dds_02_0043>`

#. On the **Instance Management** page, click the target DB instance.

#. In the **DB Information** area on the **Basic Information** page, click **Reset Password** to the right of the **Administrator** field.

#. Enter and confirm the new administrator password and click **OK**.

   The password must be 8 to 32 characters in length and contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and any of the following special characters: ``~!@#%^*-_=+?``
