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Add the Updated SharePoint Farm Administrator Password to the Application Pool in IIS 6.0

When the password of the SharePoint farm administrator changes, change it in any application pools associated with your SharePoint environment.

To add the updated SharePoint farm administrator password to the application pool in IIS 6.0

1. Click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

   The Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager appears.

2. Expand Application Pools.

   A list of application pools appears.

3. Right-click the application pool you want, and then select Properties.

   The Properties dialog appears.

4. Click the Identity tab.

   The Application pool identity properties appear.

5. Select the password field, type the new password for the SharePoint farm administrator, and then press Enter.

   The Confirm Password dialog appears.

6. Type the new password again and then click OK.

   The Confirm password dialog and the application pool properties dialog close. The password is updated.

7. Repeat Steps 3 though 6 for any other application pools in your SharePoint environment.