> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://enterprise.hideez.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://enterprise.hideez.com/hideez-enterprise-server/administration/how-to-change-the-password-for-an-administrator-account.md).

# How to change the password for an administrator account?

#### Step 1

In the upper right corner of the window, click the profile icon and select the **Profile** tab from the drop-down list.

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Step 2

In the Profile window, navigate to the **Password** section and click **Change**.

<img src="/files/TIfk3hZ2quMlv3towCR7" alt="" width="563">

Then enter the current password and a new password in the appropriate fields and click **Save**.

<img src="/files/Y0wzrx5t6EPnd45qRcwU" alt="" width="375">

{% hint style="info" %}
It is not recommended to use the **<admin@hideez.com>** account for password recovery, as you will not be able to recover a forgotten password via email. [Create your own account](/hideez-enterprise-server/administration/adding-an-admin-account.md) with a valid email address for this purpose.
{% endhint %}