Paperless-ngx Project Paperless-ngx Document Management System (Docker) — Default Password
Default username and password for the Paperless-ngx Project Paperless-ngx Document Management System (Docker): admin / admin. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.
Open-source document management system. The PAPERLESS_ADMIN_USER and PAPERLESS_ADMIN_PASSWORD environment variables default to 'admin' / 'admin' in the official Docker Compose configuration when not overridden.
| Username | Password | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
admin | admin | Web UI | Set via PAPERLESS_ADMIN_USER / PAPERLESS_ADMIN_PASSWORD env vars. Override before deployment. |
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.