How do I change the default password on the GitLab GitLab Community Edition (CE)?

Log in with the default credentials, then open the administration / user settings and set a strong, unique password. Leaving default credentials in place is a serious security risk — change them immediately on any production device.

Server & Web Software

GitLab GitLab Community Edition (CE) — Default Password

Q: What is the default username and password for the GitLab GitLab Community Edition (CE)?

The default login for the GitLab GitLab Community Edition (CE) is: root / 5iveL!fe (web-ui).

Default username and password for the GitLab GitLab Community Edition (CE): root / 5iveL!fe. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Versions prior to 14.0 shipped with root / 5iveL!fe. GitLab 14.0 and later auto-generate a random root password stored at /etc/gitlab/initial_root_password (valid for 24 hours).

Username	Password	Access	Version / firmware	Notes
`root`	`5iveL!fe`	Web UI	< 14.0	—

Source: vendor cookbook / documentation

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.