# Set user's password in Active Directory

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/ad-activities/set-users-password-in-ad/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/ad-activities/set-users-password-in-ad/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity allows changing a password in Active Directory.

![Set user's password in Active Directory activity in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/set_users_password_in_active_directory_1.png)

By default, activity uses the current user when authenticating. If you want to use custom

authentication, use “Set Active Directory authentication” activity before.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Set this user new password to this value in this domain.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this user | User login name. Ex: “user@domain”, “domain\user” or “user” |
| this value | New password |
| this domain | **Optional**. Domain name. You should enter domain name if user name without adomain, otherwise it will be calculated from the user name. |