Removing password complexity in Windows server 2016.

Sometimes we don't to impose password complexity when want to create a new user in Windows Server. So how can remove it for using simple password, however it is recommended that you should keep password that should meet the password complexity for security purpose on servers.

So in Windows server like 2016 it gives error when it does not meet the password complexity like this-

or like this -

So how can we remove this restriction from server?

Press Window key  + r or open run window and type gpedit.msc then press Ok.

A group policy editor window will be opened.

Go to under Computer Configuration ------>Windows settings ----------> Security settings (double click on Security settings).

In the right pane you will see Account Policies, open it.

When you open Account Policies you will see Password Policy, open it or just double click.

You will see that "Password must meet complexity requirements" policy property is Enabled.

Double click on this property and disable it.

Now you are free to use any kind or any length of your password in Windows server 2016.