Having issues logging onto Freenas using the default password? You may find it a pain when your password to logon does not work, this guide will provide simple tip on how to figure out the freenas default password, rather than seeing the dreaded:
Please enter a correct Username and password. Note that both fields may be case-sensitive.
Resetting FreeNAS default password
If you are stuck and unable to log into your FreeNAS webGUI, the Simplest way is to reset your FreeNAS webGUI password through the console that you have FreeNAS installed on.
- Log into the Console
Go to the machine that you have Freenas installed onto, which is called your FreeNAS console:
- Select Menu item Reset WebGUI login Credentials
Choose Option 7 to Reset the WebGUI login credentials:
- Refresh your FreeNAS web page GUI
Go back to the WebGUI and try to login and it will prompt you to make a new password
- Login and Enjoy
Your done and your new password will be set, now you can move onto fun projects like installing Plex or setting up your new hard drives.
The Bottom Line
In the end it is easy to reset your default password in freenas, and you will be on your way back to using the fun features in freenas, please feel free to look at my other freenas tutorials here.
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