How to Prevent Users from Changing Passwords in Windows 11

You can prevent standard users from changing their passwords in Windows 11 using the Local Users and Groups management tool, available on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

This process blocks standard users from altering their login credentials through the typical Windows settings, ensuring account security or maintaining a specific password for administrative purposes.

Once configured, a standard user will find the option to change their password grayed out or missing entirely from the account settings menu.

By default, all users can change their passwords, but an administrator can implement this restriction for local accounts on Windows 11 version 22H2 and later.

This method does not apply to Microsoft Accounts, which are managed online, nor does it prevent users in the administrator group from lifting the restriction.