Requirements

  • Have an active Windows VPS at Ouiheberg
  • Remote connection via Remote Desktop (RDP) or "Console" access on the Ouiheberg interface
  • A user account with administrator rights
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1. Connect to your Windows VPS

  1. Identify the IP address and administrator password of your VPS (available in the Ouiheberg client interface).
  2. Open "Remote Desktop"on your PC:
    • Windows: Start menu > type mstsc > Enter the IP address of your VPS.
    • Enter your username (Administrator, by default) and password.

2. Launch Command Prompt in administrator mode

  1. Click on the Start menu.
  2. Type cmd.
  3. Make a right click on "Command Prompt", then choose "Run as administrator".

3. Execute command

In the open Command Prompt:

net accounts /lockoutthreshold:0

  • The purpose of this command:
    • The parameter lockoutthreshold:0 means that no account will be locked after failed login attempts.
    • This is ideal for preventing an account from being locked by mistake... but beware, it lowers security!"
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4. Check configuration

You can verify that the command has been taken into account by running:

net accounts

Look for the line: Account lock threshold, which should read Never or Jam.

⚠️ Security tips

  • Keep in mind that disabling account locking makes the VPS more vulnerable to brute force attacks!
  • To enhance security:
    • Enable the Windows firewall.
    • Open only the necessary ports.
    • Use complex passwords.
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In summary

  1. Connect via RDP.
  2. Open cmd as admin.
  3. Type net accounts /lockoutthreshold:0
  4. Check with net accounts.

Don't hesitate to ask if you want any other manipulations on your Windows VPS!