--- title: How to Reset the SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin Password description: Learn how to reset the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrator password. Follow this guide to regain access to your PDM vault admin account with step-by-step instructions. --- [Skip to content](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/how-to-reset-the-solidworks-pdm-admin-password#main-content) [Client Portal](https://support.swyftsol.com/tickets?hsLang=en) [![SWYFT Solutions Logo](https://support.swyftsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Signature%20Images/SWYFT%20Solutions%20Logo_Email%20Signature.png?width=125&height=44&name=SWYFT%20Solutions%20Logo_Email%20Signature.png)](https://www.swyftsol.com/) - [SWYFT Solutions Home](https://www.swyftsol.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [SWYFT Solutions Home](https://www.swyftsol.com/) - [Client Portal](https://support.swyftsol.com/tickets) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SWYFT Solutions Knowledge Base](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Troubleshooting](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) # How to Reset the SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin Password ## This guide outlines the steps to reset the admin password for SOLIDWORKS PDM. The admin password is set during vault creation, but if it is lost or forgotten, follow these instructions to reset it. ### Step 1: Log Into the Archive Server 1. Log into the server/computer hosting the **PDM** **Archive Server** using an account with local administrative permissions. ### Step 2: Open Registry Editor CAUTION: Exercise caution when editing or deleting entries in the Windows Registry, as modifying the wrong entry can cause significant system issues. 1. Launch **Registry Editor**. 2. Navigate to: **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\SolidWorks\\Applications\\PDMWorks Enterprise\\ArchiveServer\\ConisioUsers** 3. Delete the **Admin** key in this folder. ![](https://support.swyftsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-2.png?width=670&height=227&name=image-png-2.png) ### Step 3: Open the Archive Server Configuration Tool 1. Launch the **Archive Server Configuration** application. 2. In Archive Server Configuration, drop down the **Tools** menu and select **Default Settings**. ![](https://support.swyftsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-12-2024-09-31-17-1632-PM.png?width=284&height=228&name=image-png-Nov-12-2024-09-31-17-1632-PM.png) 3. Go to the **Login** tab. 4. In the **Admin User** section, click the **Password** button. ![](https://support.swyftsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-3.png?width=497&height=336&name=image-png-3.png) ### Step 4: Set a New Password 1. Enter a new password, leaving the current password field blank. 2. Click **OK** to save the changes. ### Step 5: Log In with the New Password 1. Open the PDM **Administration** Tool. 2. Log in with the username **admin** and the new password you just set. For further assistance, please contact the SWYFT Support team at [support@swyftsol.com](mailto:support@swyftsol.com) and we’ll be happy to assist. - [FAQs](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Getting started](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [General](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/general?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Update](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/general?hsLang=en#update) - [Account](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/account?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://support.swyftsol.com/knowledge-base/settings?hsLang=en) [![SWYFT Solutions Logo](https://support.swyftsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Signature%20Images/SWYFT%20Solutions%20Logo_Email%20Signature.png?width=125&height=44&name=SWYFT%20Solutions%20Logo_Email%20Signature.png "SWYFT Solutions Logo")](https://www.swyftsol.com)