How To Reset The Password For Custom Account Logins In IIS?

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How to reset the password for custom account logins in IIS?

To reset the password for custom account logins in Internet Information Services (IIS), follow these steps:

  1. Open IIS Manager: Go to the server where IIS is installed and open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager
  2. Navigate to Application Pools: In the left-hand pane of IIS Manager, expand the server node, then click on "Application Pools"
  3. Identify the Application Pool: Identify the application pool associated with custom account login. The default application pool names usually start with "DefaultAppPool"
  4. Open Advanced Settings: Right-click on the application pool and select "Advanced Settings"
  5. Change Identity: In the Advanced Settings window, locate the "Identity" property. By default, it is set to "ApplicationPoolIdentity". Change this to "Custom account" if it is not already.


Steps to be taken

  1. In IIS, under Application Pools, select the Application Pool
  2. Right-click the Application pool (UiPath Orchestrator) and select "Advanced Settings..."

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  1. Navigate to Process Model> Identity> and click "More Options" (three horizontal dots)

  1. Select the Custom account option > click Set... > enter the new password in the "Password" and "Confirm Password" fields > OK

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  1. Restart the Orchestrator site in IIS for the changes to apply.
  2. A restart of IIS is needed after completing all the steps.

By following these steps, reset the password for custom account logins in IIS successfully. Make sure to update any other configurations or services that might be using this account with the new password as well to avoid any access issues.