Change the default password for the admin user

The unique, factory-assigned password for the default admin user account is printed on the bottom label of the device and on the loose label included in the package.

If you erase the device configuration or reset the device to factory defaults, the password for the admin user will revert to the original, factory-assigned default password.

Note If your device was manufactured prior to the release of firmware version 19.11.x, the default user name may be root.

To change the default password for the admin user:

 

  WebUI

  1. Log into the 6300-CX WebUI as a user with full Admin access rights.
  2. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.

    3. The Configuration window is displayed.

  3. Click Authentication > Users > admin.
  4. Enter a new password for the admin user. The password must be at least eight characters long and must contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character.

  5. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.

  1. Log into the 6300-CX command line as a user with full Admin access rights.

    Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type admin to access the Admin CLI.

  2. At the command line, type config to enter configuration mode:
    > config
(config)>
  3. Set a new password for the admin user. The password must be at least eight characters long and must contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character.
    (config)> auth user admin password new-password
(config)>
  4. Save the configuration and apply the change:
    (config)> save
Configuration saved.
>
  5. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.

    Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.