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Fix: Password Could Not be Changed in SQL

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Those who utilize the Microsoft SQL Server database management system (typically within Windows Server) might sometimes need to change sa user passwords. Users can do that with theSQL Server Management Studio.

However, aCannot alter the login saerror might arise when users try to change a sa password. As a result, users can’t change the passwords when that issue arises.

How can I fix the Cannot alter the login ‘sa’ error?

How can I fix the Cannot alter the login ‘sa’ error?

1. Log in as administrator

2. Modify the password with OSQL

Those are two ways you can fix the Cannot alter the login ‘sa’ error. First, try changing password with the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (as admin) and then OSQL.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments section below and we’ll surely check them out.

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