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SQL SERVER – Change Password of SA Login Using Management Studio

Pinal Dave
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Login into SQL Server using Windows Authentication.

In Object Explorer, open Security folder, open Logins folder. Right Click on SA account and go to Properties.

SQL SERVER - Change Password of SA Login Using Management Studio sapass1

Change SA password, and confirm it. Click OK.

SQL SERVER - Change Password of SA Login Using Management Studio sapass2

Make sure to restart the SQL Server and all its services and test new password by log into system using SA login and new password.

Reference : Pinal Dave (https://blog.sqlauthority.com)

UPDATE : There has been discussion about restarting the SQL Server and all its services. Please read all of them before making final decision for your scenario.

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  • muthukumar.k
    July 25, 2016 2:51 pm

    HI can change sa password through sql query jobs

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  • Heidi
    June 30, 2017 4:14 am

    Hi, I’m able to log into SQL Management Studio using Windows authentication and administrator login. But when I try to change the sa password, it gives me an error. I believe it is saying I don’t have the elevated priveleges to change the password for sa. I don’t really know much about SQL server. Any suggestions?
    Thanks5

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  • bungabei
    September 22, 2017 12:42 pm

    simple n very IT work .. thx

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