Unmanaged instance lost password or disabled admin account

Lost Admin account or admin account disabled on unmanaged instance. Lost RDP access to Windows instance. Cannot retrieve password with pem. Any method to reset this without relying on system manager.

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AWS-User-3599163

asked 3 years ago644 views

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Hi.

You can run EC2 Rescue manually.

https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/ec2rescue-windows-troubleshoot/?nc1=h_ls

Then try resetting your password using EC2SetPassword.

https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/reset-admin-password/?nc1=h_ls

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iwasa

answered 3 years ago

iwasa EXPERT
3 years ago
I actually tried it in an article, but I was able to reset the administrator password. Please refer to here.
https://dev.classmethod.jp/articles/ec2-windows-password-reset/

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