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Juniper Networks SRX Series Firewall — Default Password

Default username and password for the Juniper Networks SRX Series Firewall: root / (blank). Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

Factory default is root with no password on all SRX models. A root password must be set before the configuration can be committed.

UsernamePasswordAccessNotes
root
(blank / none)
ConsoleRoot password must be configured before first commit; login drops to shell (not Junos CLI)

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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