How to change SPF_admin password?

Question

We are using sharepoint 2010.

As we no longer remember the SPF_admin credentials, i want to reset password for that account. .

Please advice.

Answer 1

In SharePoint 2010 it is easy.

• Reset the Password for SPF-ADmin account
• Then Go to Central Admin > Security > Managed Accounts
• On this Page edit the SPF-Admin account
• from here set the use the current password and enter the new password.
• click ok.
• It will take time( depends upon the number of server and services running under this account)
• Finally test it.