| external help file | Module Name | online version | schema |
|---|---|---|---|
ComputerManagement-help.xml |
ComputerManagement |
2.0.0 |
Create a new password
New-Password [[-Length] <Int32>] [[-Count] <Int32>] [-Strong] [-asSecureString] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm]
[<CommonParameters>]
This function creates a password using the cryptographic Random Number Generator see the MSDN link for more details.
PS C:\> New-Password -Length 64 -Count 5 -Strong
Password
--------
UkQfV)RHwcQ3a)s8Z#QwSCLxlI*y28kEPmcQUVM2HrACf@PxRJDLk4ffge#1m_8j
XfAwZOh_lrzLE8NwkSTPs5#LNkW4uZ0Wm_ST5UzERqhY45)HBpN$_@@MxDeLiosW
h(BN(y^Gip&pU$KJpAAajgopQyoSbCn41m53mc__wV@q$DY5a$iN&O0fnf9hvO1&
tXkFwY_pe(VIFf$R2^bKyKy)D_H6q^Nz7MgSDylXrV2GIkyiFVnvfbd9KENFuHQz
&6LPlWRB$#yqD@!IEuJ9JcMTKrsA_t(AbWRGTLx@2Fw__j08n(TGi6wgPE6XlLWgThis example creates 5 strong passwords that are 64 characters long
Returns passwords as SecureStrings
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: FalseAn integer that defines how many passwords to create
Type: System.Int32
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: False
Position: 1
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: FalseAn integer that defines how long the password should be
Type: System.Int32
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: False
Position: 0
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: FalseA switch that if present will include special characters
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: FalsePrompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases: cf
Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: FalseShows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases: wi
Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: FalseThis cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.
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