This password policy is the default (and prior to Windows 2008 and the introduction of Fine-Grained Password Policies, the only) password policy for users in the domain. Typically (and by default in a new AD Domain) the built-in Default Domain Policy GPO is used to set the Active Directory password policy as shown in the screenshot above.

Where are the password policies located in the GPO?

Password policies are located in the following GPO section: Computer configuration-> Policies-> Windows Settings->Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy; Double-click a policy setting to edit it.

How to create and view fine-grained password policies in Active Directory?

To create or view fine-grained password policies, you can use ADSIEdit, PowerShell, or the Active Directory Administrative Center. Fine-grained password policy objects are stored under SystemPassword Settings Container in AD.

How to configure the password policy of the domain user accounts?

The password policy of the domain user accounts is configured in the Default Domain Policy. To configure the AD account password policy, open the Group Policy Management console (gpmc.msc); Expand your domain and find the GPO named Default Domain Policy. Right-click it and select Edit;

How do I Change my Activision account password?

You can also log in to your Activision account and change your password within your account profile. Log in to your Activision account. Select PROFILE at the top of the page, then select BASIC INFO. Select EDIT next to PASSWORD. In the ACCOUNT VERIFICATION pop-up window, select SEND CODE.

What is the set-adaccountpassword cmdlet?

Description The Set-ADAccountPassword cmdlet sets the password for a user, computer, or service account. The Identity parameter specifies the Active Directory account to modify. You can identify an account by its distinguished name, GUID, security identifier (SID) or security accounts manager (SAM) account name.

Can group MSAs set password for Active Directory Services?

Note: Group MSAs cannot set password since they are changed at predetermined intervals. For Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) environments, the Partition parameter must be specified except in the following two conditions: The cmdlet is run from an Active Directory provider drive.