---
title: Changing passwords
description: Administrative users and auditors can change the passwords of their local accounts at any time.
component: pingfederate
version: 13.0
page_id: pingfederate:administrators_reference_guide:help_userstasklet_usermgmtstate
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingfederate/13.0/administrators_reference_guide/help_userstasklet_usermgmtstate.html
revdate: September 19, 2023
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# Changing passwords

Administrative users and auditors can change the passwords of their local accounts at any time.

## About this task

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|   | If you sign on to PingFederate using your network ID and password, you can change your password only at the network level. The new password will apply to PingFederate automatically the next time you log on. |

## Steps

1. Go to **System > Server** to open the **Administrative Accounts** window.

2. Click **Change Password** under **Action** for your account.

3. Enter your current password and new password twice in the related fields.

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   |   | If you are the sole user administrator, take steps to ensure that you do not forget your new password. |

4. To keep your configuration, click **Save**.