Change root password

[rmccullough]

I am running FreeNAS 11.2-U8. How can I change the password of the 'root' user? Is it safe to use the "Reset Root Password" option from the console menu?

What are the impacts if I change this password? Will it break anything else?

 

[Basil Hendroff]

You can change the root password from Accounts. If you ever forget your root password, you use the console to reset the root password and regain access to FreeNAS.

 

[moosenewman]

Hi exactly my issue what is the login to the console? Admin freenas is not working. Is there a way to get to the menu on boot up?

 

[danb35]

Hi exactly my issue what is the login to the console?

root with whatever password you've set.

Is there a way to get to the menu on boot up?

Yes, it's that way by default. If you've changed that setting, you can change it back here:

7. System — FreeNAS®11.3-U3.1 User Guide Table of Contents

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