# Change SA Account Password

## How to change the SA account password using SQL Server Management Studio

Use the following steps to change the SA account password using SQL Server Management Studio:

1. Open **SQL Server Management Studio**.
2. Connect to the Qlik database.
3. Expand **Security**, **Logins**.
4. Double-click **sa**. The Login Properties dialog box displays.
5. On the **General** page, type the new password for the **sa** account in the **Password:** field and **Confirm password:** field.
6. Click **OK**.