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    ApsaraDB RDS:Reset a password

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    ApsaraDB RDS:Reset a password

    Last Updated:Mar 30, 2026

    Reset the password of a database account when credentials are lost or as part of routine security maintenance.

    Prerequisites

    Before you begin, ensure that you have an ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instance.

    Reset the password

    1. Open RDS Instances, select a region, and click the ID of the target instance.

    2. In the left-side navigation pane, click Accounts.

    3. Find the account and click Reset Password in the Actions column.

    4. In the dialog box, configure the New Password and Confirm New Password parameters, then click OK. The password must meet the following requirements:

      Requirement Details
      Length 8–32 characters
      Character types At least three of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and special characters
      Allowed special characters ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - =
    Note

    Change passwords regularly to maintain data security.

    API reference

    To reset an account password programmatically, use the ResetAccountPassword operation.