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Latest revision as of 14:19, 20 August 2018
Contents
Overview
This document outlines how to reset the admin password back to factory defaults for a Swivel hardware or VM appliance.
Prerequisites
Swivel Appliance 2.x, 3.x, 4.x
Admin Console Password Reset Procedure using Sysresccd
This procedure can be used when the Webmin cannot be logged into.
Boot from sysrescue CD
See System Rescue CD
Mount file system
Mount the root partition. Note: If sda2 is not found then try sdb2 instead.
mkdir /root/temp
mount /dev/sda2 /root/temp
export SHELL=/bin/bash
chroot /root/temp
This will take you to a different prompt. Then run the following command:
passwd admin
Type in the default password. You will be asked to confirm it.
Known Issues
When trying to the above step of "passwd admin" and you are present with the error "Unknown user 'admin'" then vi /etc/passwd and add the following line to the list:
admin:x:0:0::/home/admin:/bin/bash
Testing
Login with the default username and password.
