Cohesity DataProtect / DataPlatform On-Premises Cluster (C5000 Series) — Default Password
Default username and password for the Cohesity DataProtect / DataPlatform On-Premises Cluster (C5000 Series): admin / admin. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.
Applies to on-premises hardware appliance clusters (DataPlatform). The cloud-managed DataProtect SaaS offering (Helios-based) uses activation-set credentials and is distinct. REST API also accepts admin/admin for initial POST /public/accessTokens to obtain a session token. Setup guide requires changing admin password post-deployment.
| Username | Password | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
admin | admin | Web UI | — |
admin | admin | API | — |
Responsible use
This database lists publicly documented default credentials so administrators can find and change them. Only use these on systems you own or are authorized to test.