How do I find SQL Server service account details?

How do I find SQL Server service account?

To retrieve the service account of current SQL Server installation from the registry, log into SQL Server Management Studio and run the attached SQL script (FindSQLServiceACCT. sql). Another method is to query sys. dm_server_services view.

What is the service account in SQL Server?

SQL Server service accounts allow SQL Server to run with the rights and privileges assigned to the service account. This is better than using an existing user's account, because if the password on the account is changed, it is necessary to change the password in SQL Server 2000.

What is the default SQL Server service account?

SQL Server Agent service on the default instance of SQL Server. NT SERVICE\SQLSERVERAGENT. SQL Server Agent service on an instance of SQL Server named PAYROLL. NT SERVICE\SQLAGENT$PAYROLL.

How do I login to a SQL Server service account?

How To Add A Service Account To Microsoft SQL Server1Open SQL Management Studio using SQL Authentication SysAdmin (SA) Account.2Open up Security then Right Click on Logins, choose “New Login”3On the new login screen choose “Search”