How to disable Windows 11’s frequent password update policy

Windows 11 is prompting you to update your password frequently due to password expiration policies. These policies are built into Windows and can be triggered in different ways:

Why It Happens

• Local Account Policy: By default, local accounts in Windows may have password expiration enabled (commonly set to 42 days). After this period, Windows forces you to change it.
• Microsoft Account Policy: If you’re using a Microsoft account, the password typically expires every 72 days.
• Organisation/Work Policy: If your PC is connected to a work domain or organisation, IT administrators may enforce stricter password rotation rules. Even if you don’t think you’re in an organisation, sometimes settings carry over from a previous configuration.
• Security Defaults: Microsoft includes these expiration prompts as a security measure to reduce risks from compromised passwords.

How to Fix It

If you want to stop the frequent password update prompts:

1. Check Account Type
   • If you’re on a local account, you can disable password expiration via Local Users and Groups or Command Prompt.
   • If you’re on a Microsoft account, you’ll need to adjust settings online at the Microsoft account portal.
2. Disable Password Expiration (Local Account)
   • Open Run → type lusrmgr.msc.
   • Go to Users, right-click your account → Properties.
   • Tick Password never expires.
3. Command Prompt Method
   • Run as Administrator.
   • Type:

     net accounts /maxpwage:unlimited
     

   • This disables password expiration for all local accounts.