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Synology DiskStation (DSM) — Default Password

Default username and password for the Synology DiskStation (DSM): admin / (blank). Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

You create the admin password during initial DSM setup. Legacy 'admin' account historically blank.

UsernamePasswordAccessNotes
admin
(blank / none)
Web UILegacy default before setup; disable or rename in modern DSM.
Source
vendor manual

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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