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Control4 HC-800 / EA-1 / EA-3 / EA-5 Home Controller — Default Password

Default username and password for the Control4 HC-800 / EA-1 / EA-3 / EA-5 Home Controller: root / t0talc0ntr0l4!. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Hardcoded root SSH credential on Control4 home automation controllers running OS 2.x and 3.0. Fixed in OS 3.1.0 (2019) which disabled root SSH login by default.

UsernamePasswordAccessVersion / firmwareNotes
root
t0talc0ntr0l4!
SSHOS prior to 3.1.0Hardcoded root SSH; disabled in OS 3.1.0+

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.

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