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Chapter 12. Using ntdsutil > Resetting the Directory Services Restore Mode Pass...
Resetting the Directory Services Restore Mode Password
The following steps show how to reset the Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) password.
| Step | Command |
|---|---|
| 1. | Start a command prompt with administrative permissions on a domain controller. |
| 2. | Type ntdsutil and press Enter. |
| 3. | Type set dsrm password and press Enter. This accesses the Reset DSRM Administrator Password prompt. |
| 4. | Type reset password on server servername and press Enter. Substitute servername with the name of the domain controller. |
| 5. | Type a new password and press Enter. Type the same password and press Enter again. |
| 6. | Type quit and press Enter. Type quit and press Enter again. |
