How to Change the Domain Password Policy (4 Steps)

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button on your server. Click 'Control Panel' and then click 'Administrative Tools.' In the list of shortcuts, click 'Group Policy Editor' to open the GPO configuration console.
2. Click the 'Security Settings' icon on the left to expand a list of options. In these options, click the plus sign next to 'Account Policies.' In this list of options, click 'Password Policy.' A list of domain password policies is listed in the center details section.
3. Double-click the policy you want to edit. For instance, if you want to require users to enter a password with a minimum length, double-click 'Minimum password length.' A dialog box opens where you change the settings.
4. Enter the minimum number of characters you allow for a password length and click 'OK.' Continue changing each policy until your password policies are edited to your security requirements. Close the GPO editor to complete the changes.