How to set a password expiration date in Windows 10

To keep your computer safe, it's a good idea to change your computer password every now and then, otherwise you'll have to see a computer repairer every time to restore your tampered data. Windows 10 makes it easy because you can set the password expiration date.

The steps to do this vary depending on whether you use a local account or a Microsoft account to log into your Windows PC, so we'll look at the process for both.

Set a Password Expiry 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 expiration date for your Microsoft account on the Password line. You will then be asked to reset your password every 72 days. You must set a new password before you can enable (or disable) this setting.

To do this, go to the Microsoft Account Security area and sign in. On "Change Password" at the top, click "Change".

You are asked to provide the current password, as well as a new password (you cannot reuse an 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 asked 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(Enable Password Expiration)

First, you need to disable a setting that prevents your password from getting out.

To do this, press the WIN + R buttons to open the Run Box. Type netplwiz, then click OK to open your user account settings.

In the "Advance" tab, click "Advance" to open the "Advanced User Management" tool.

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

In the "Properties" menu, uncheck the "Password never expires" option, and then click "OK."

Maximum Password Age - Set

Now you need to set a 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 wish to exceed this length, you can still use your personal computer as usual. When it comes time to reset your password, you will be asked to change it