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iXsystems TrueNAS 11.x (Hardware Appliance) — Default Password

Default username and password for the iXsystems TrueNAS 11.x (Hardware Appliance): root / abcd1234. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

iXsystems-shipped TrueNAS hardware appliances running versions 11.2 and 11.3 (Z-series, X-series, M-series) have a documented factory default password of abcd1234 for the root account. Earlier FreeNAS <= 9.2.x had a blank root password (CVE-2014-5334, CVSS 10.0). TrueNAS CORE 12.0+ requires setting a password during installation.

UsernamePasswordAccessVersion / firmwareNotes
root
abcd1234
Web UITrueNAS hardware appliances 11.2/11.3
root
abcd1234
SSHTrueNAS hardware appliances 11.2/11.3
root
(blank / none)
Web UIFreeNAS <= 9.2.x (CVE-2014-5334)

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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