SQL Server SA Password Reset Software
SQL Password Recovery Software to Reset Logins
SQL Password Recovery software unlocks a locked SQL Server. Load the master.mdf file into the tool, select the SA account or any other login and set a new password in a few clicks.
- Resets SA and user passwords
- Works on an offline master.mdf file
- Accepts passwords of any length
- Opens master files from SQL Server 2025 to 2000
- Free DemoPreview every login
- 30 Day RefundDemo test comes first
- Card or PayPalHosted store checkout
- Fast License KeySent by email
- 24x7 SupportChat and email
1Is this my lockout?
Which Lockouts Does SQL Password Recovery Solve?
Match your situation to the list. SQL Password Recovery sets a new password for the locked login and the tool leaves your databases alone.
- Nobody Knows the SA PasswordSA controls the server. Its password sits in a lost note or an old mailbox.
- Admin Who Left the CompanyYour only sysadmin moved on and took the password along.
- Login Failed for User saSQL Server rejects the SA login and applications stop connecting.
- Inherited Server With No NotesNew teams take over a server that comes without credentials.
- Forgotten SQL LoginNobody remembers a SQL Server Authentication password and nobody can reset it.
- Password With Odd CharactersMultilingual characters and symbols make a lost password hard to guess.
Offline Master File
Work on a copy of master.mdf while the server stays out of the picture.
Admin and User Logins
Reset the SA login and any other account listed in the file.
No Server Setup
Scanning needs no SQL Server installation on the computer.
Microsoft lists four lockout cases. Admin logins got removed, admin groups got removed, the admins left or the SA account has a lost password. Its fix starts SQL Server in single user mode. Any Windows administrator then connects and adds a login to the sysadmin role.
That method needs service downtime and a Windows administrator account. SQL Password Recovery needs neither because it edits a copy of master.mdf. Follow the steps in the Microsoft guide to connect to SQL Server when administrators are locked out.
2What changes?
What Changes After the Password Reset?
Before
- Nobody can sign in as SA
- Applications fail with login errors
- Support waits for a lost password
After
- Every login appears with a status
- Chosen accounts get a new password
- You sign in to SQL Server again
3What can it do?
Which Features Come With SQL Password Recovery?
SQL Password Recovery software handles the SA login and other SQL logins from one account list.
SA and User Resets
Reset the SA password and the passwords of other SQL logins from one master.mdf file.
Offline File Support
Load a copied master.mdf file. SQL Server services stay stopped while you work.
Password Status Preview
Every login shows as Unknown or Not Set. You see which accounts hold a password.
Selective Reset
Tick one account or several and leave every other login as it is.
Any Password Type
Set a new password of any length. Multilingual characters and symbols work.
New Password Dialog
Type the password and confirm it in the Password Settings window.
Backup Prompt
The software asks you to back up master.mdf and master.ldf before it changes anything.
Success Message
Every completed reset ends with a message that tells you when to sign in.
Wide Version Support
Master files from SQL Server 2025 down to 2000 open without a version setting.
4Is it easy?
How to Try SQL Password Recovery Free in 4 Steps
Preview every login with the trial version of the tool. Buy the full version when your account list looks right.
- 1Download
Install the Demo
Download the 3.99 MB Windows installer. Stop SQL Server services and launch it with Run as Administrator.
- 2Browse
Add the Master File
Select Browse and choose a copy of master.mdf. Scanning completes in moments.
- 3Preview
Check the Logins
Review every login with its password status. Tick the account you want to reset.
- 4Reset
Activate and Reset
Enter your license key, select Reset Password, type the new password and confirm it.
Copy master.mdf and master.ldf to a safe folder before you start and work on the copy. Every step has screenshots in the SQL Password Recovery user guide.
5What will I see?
Which Screens Appear in SQL Password Recovery?
Follow the software from the master file to a new password.
Load the Master File
Select Browse and add master.mdf. Supported SQL Server versions show in the window.
Finish With a Message
Password Settings collects the new password and a confirmation. You see a message when the reset works.
6Demo or full?
SQL Password Recovery Demo vs Full Version
Check the free demo against the full software before you buy.
| Feature | Free Demo | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Add master.mdf file | Yes | Yes |
| Preview of login IDs | Yes | Yes |
| Password status of every login | Yes | Yes |
| Reset user and administrator passwords | No | Yes |
| Multilingual password support | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | From $69 |
7Will it fit my system?
System Requirements for SQL Password Recovery
| Product Version | 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Download Size | 3.99 MB |
| Product Type | Windows desktop tool for SQL login resets |
| Supported Files | master.mdf files only |
| SQL Server Versions | SQL Server 2025 down to 2000, including 2008 R2 |
| Windows | Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 and 2008 |
| Mac | Not available. SQL Password Recovery works on Windows only. |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 at 2.40 GHz or above |
| RAM and Disk Space | RAM of 2 GB recommended and 100 MB of free disk space |
| Framework | Microsoft .NET 4.5 or above |
| SQL Server Needed | No. Stop SQL Server services first when SQL Server sits on the same computer. |
| Out of Scope | NDF files, LDF files, BAK files and corrupt databases |
| Launch Method | Open the shortcut with Run as Administrator on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7. |
8What is the price?
How Much Does SQL Password Recovery Cost?
Match the software license to your computer count and type of use. Prices show in US dollars.
Personal License
$69
- Works on 1 computer
- Home and private use only
- 1 year of free updates
- Limited time 24x7 support
- Cannot move to another computer
Business License
$199
- Up to 100 computers
- Business, school, office or government use
- One location in one country
- Issued in your organization name
- Unlimited 24x7 support
- 1 year of free updates
Enterprise License
$599
- Up to 500 computers
- Offices in many countries
- Issued in your organization name
- Not transferable
- Unlimited 24x7 support
- 1 year of free updates
Need more SQL tools? SQL Decrypt and Recovery Toolkit adds SQL Recovery, SQL Backup Recovery and SQL Decryptor for $399 instead of $536. Bundles carry no refund. See all bundles on the RecoveryTools offers page.
9Is it safe?
Can You Trust SQL Password Recovery With Your Server?
See Logins First
Load your own master.mdf file in the free demo and review every login before you pay.
In Business Since 2007
Since 2007 the company behind RecoveryTools has built software for users in more than 100 countries. Learn more on the about page.
ISO Certified
Quality follows ISO 9001:2015 and information security follows ISO/IEC 27001:2013. Certificates sit on the awards page.
Terms in Plain Sight
Legal pages load without a login. Find the refund policy, privacy policy and terms of use before you pay.
10Need a hand?
Which Support Options Cover SQL Password Recovery?
Real engineers handle presales questions and tool issues after the sale. Phone numbers and more channels sit on the RecoveryTools support center.
Live Chat
Start a live chat with a support expert whenever a reset fails.
Email Support
Email support@systoolsgroup.com with your SQL Server version and the message on screen.
Remote Session
An expert connects to your computer and walks you through a stubborn reset.
Secure File Sharing
Upload your master.mdf copy to a secure FTP server. RecoveryTools signs a Non Disclosure Agreement on request.
11Still have a question?
SQL Password Recovery Questions and Answers
What is SQL Password Recovery used for?
SQL Password Recovery resets the SA password and the passwords of other SQL logins. Open master.mdf, select an account and set a new password.
Can Password Recovery show my old password?
No. SQL Password Recovery removes the old password and sets a new one. You then sign in with the new password.
Which files open in Password Recovery?
Only master.mdf files open. NDF files, LDF files and BAK files hold no login passwords.
Does Password Recovery need SQL Server installed?
No. Scanning works on an offline master.mdf file. When SQL Server sits on the same computer, stop its services before you load the file.
Should I back up master.mdf before the reset?
Yes. Copy master.mdf and master.ldf to a safe folder first. SQL Password Recovery also prompts you to back up both files before it continues.
What do Unknown and Not Set mean in the user list?
Unknown means a password exists on the account. Not Set means the account has no password. You can sign in without one.
Can Password Recovery repair a damaged master database?
No. Only healthy master.mdf files work. Repair a damaged database with SQL Recovery instead.
What can the free demo of SQL Password Recovery do?
Demo mode loads a master.mdf file and previews every login ID and its status. Resetting passwords needs the full version.
Which SQL Server versions work with Password Recovery?
Master files from SQL Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2005 and 2000 work. Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 plus Windows Server 2025 to 2008 host the software.
Can Password Recovery handle special characters in a new password?
Yes. Passwords of any length work, including multilingual passwords and special characters. Selective reset changes only the accounts you tick.
How much does SQL Password Recovery cost?
Personal costs $69 for one computer. Business costs $199 for up to 100 computers. Enterprise costs $599 for up to 500 computers.
Can I get a refund on SQL Password Recovery?
Yes, when you tested the free demo before buying. Send your request within 30 days to sales@recovery-tools.org with a signed Letter of Destruction. Bundle purchases carry no refund. Full terms sit in the RecoveryTools refund policy.
12Where next?
Related SQL Server Tools and Guides
Test SQL Password Recovery on Your Own Master File
Download the free demo, review your logins with the tool and buy the full software when you are ready to reset.