The process for updating SDDC Manager passwords varies, depending on which account you are updating. Update SDDC Manager Root and Super User PasswordsFor security reasons, you can change passwords for the SDDC Manager root (root) and super user (vcf) accounts. Changing these passwords periodically or when certain events occur, such as an administrator leaving your organization, reduces the likelihood of security vulnerabilities. Update SDDC Manager Local Account PasswordThe SDDC Manager local account is used to access VMware Cloud Foundation APIs when the management vCenter Server is down. For security reasons, you should periodically update the password for this account. Update Expired SDDC Manager Root PasswordThis section describes the procedure for updating an expired password for the SDDC Manager root (root) user. Parent topic: Password Management