How do I log into my SSMS service account?

How do I log into SQL Server with a service account?

Assigning SQL Permissions to the Service Account User1Connect to the SQL server or to a computer with SQL Server Management Studio installed.2Open SQL Server Management Studio, type the SQL server's FQDN or IP address in the Server name field and click Connect.3Select the authentication.

How do I find my SQL service account?

After the Services window displays, scroll down to locate the service called SQL Server (INSTANCE NAME). Scroll to the right to find the name of the account listed under the column "Log On As" (see the screenshot below). This account is your Service Startup Account for SQL Server.

How do I access SQL Server services?

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, in the left pane, select SQL Server Services. In the results pane, right-click SQL Server Browser, or SQL Server Agent (MSSQLServer) or SQL Server Agent (<instance_name>) for a named instance, and then select Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart.

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.