Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
netdom resetpwd /Server:domain-controller /UserD:user /PasswordD:[password | *]netdom resetpwd command
The `netdom resetpwd` command resets the secure channel password of the machine account for a domain controller (DC). This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for netdom resetpwd; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
netdom resetpwd /Server:domain-controller /UserD:user /PasswordD:[password | *]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/Server:domain-controller | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/UserD:user | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/PasswordD | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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