Netgate pfSense CE Firewall — Default Password
Default username and password for the Netgate pfSense CE Firewall: admin / pfsense. Learn how to log in at 192.168.1.1 and how to change the default credentials.
Factory default for pfSense CE and pfSense Plus (pre-24.03). pfSense Plus 24.03 and later forces a password change on first login.
| Username | Password | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
admin | pfsense | Web UI | — |
- Default IP
- 192.168.1.1
- Source
- vendor 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.
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