How to disable password complexity requirements in Windows Server 2012

1.  Open Server Manager
2. Click Tools (top right)
3. Click Local Security Policy
4. Navigate to Account Policies/Password Policy
5. Double click “Password must meet complexity requirements”
6. Click Disable
7. Click Ok

 

Note: You can also Group Policy which includes Local security policies by pressing the Windows Key+R at the same type and typing: gpedit.msc into the run dialog.