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
1. Connect to your Windows VPS
- Identify the IP address and administrator password of your VPS (available in the Ouiheberg client interface).
- 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
- Click on the Start menu.
- Type cmd.
- 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!"
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.
In summary
- Connect via RDP.
- Open cmd as admin.
- Type net accounts /lockoutthreshold:0
- Check with net accounts.
Don't hesitate to ask if you want any other manipulations on your Windows VPS!