title: Default SQL Authentication Details for SQL EXPRESS 2016
body: <p>I'm attempting to remotely connect to my SQL Express 2016 server through MS SQL on my local machine however am having extreme difficulties with the authentication.. Well I assume it is an authentication issue as when I attempt connect to connect to it I receive the error message:</p>
  
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    <p>The remote computer refused the network connection.</p>
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  <p>When connecting through the sqlcmd I am using Windows authentication and have no issue, however to connect to it remotely I need to use SQL authentication and have no memory of creating an account so am wondering if there's a default login and password?</p>
  
  <p>I believe this is the issue however it is quite likely i'm doing something stupid so any assistance would be appreciated!</p>