How to Notify Active Directory Users When Their Password is About to Expire

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

How to Notify Active Directory Users When Their Password is About to Expire

2. Step 1: Open Group Policy Objects Editor Console

To do this, simply go to Start – Run and then type in gpedit.msc and click Ok.

3. Step 2: Explore Security Options

In the Group Policy Objects editor, go to Computer Configuration – Windows Settings – Security Settings – Local Policies – Security Options.

4. Step 3: Choose the Policy for Password Notifications

Now you need to select the policy named “Interactive Logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration”. The current security setting is enabled to a default figure of 14 days.

5. Step 4: Modify the Security Setting

Right click on the policy and modify the setting accordingly. You can adjust the number of days to your own liking.