Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Reset Admin Password [verified] May 2026

To reset a forgotten administrator password for Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM), you can use the built-in "Forgot your password?" link on the logon screen or a command-line tool located on the management server. Method 1: Using the Logon Screen

  • If both software and manual methods fail (e.g., database corruption), you can restore the SEPM configuration from a backup. symantec endpoint protection manager reset admin password

    1. Log in to the SEPM console using an administrator account.
    2. Navigate to Administrators under the Management or Settings section, depending on the SEPM version.
    3. Find the admin account, select it, and choose the option to Reset Password.
    4. Enter a new password, confirm it, and save the changes.