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GitLab — Default Password

Default username and password for the GitLab: root / (blank). Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Omnibus installs generate a random root password stored temporarily in /etc/gitlab/initial_root_password.

UsernamePasswordAccessNotes
root
(blank / none)
Web UIRandomly generated initial root password; legacy versions used 5iveL!fe
admin
5iveL!fe
Web UI
admin@local.host
5iveL!fe
Web UI
root
5iveL!fe
Web UI
Source
official docs

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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