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Synology DiskStation NAS (DSM 6.x and earlier) — Default Password

Default username and password for the Synology DiskStation NAS (DSM 6.x and earlier): admin / (blank). Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.

DSM 6.x and earlier default to admin with no password. DSM 7.0 and later require a custom password during the Web Assistant setup.

UsernamePasswordAccessVersion / firmwareNotes
admin
(blank / none)
Web UIDSM 6.x and earlierDSM 7.0+ requires a custom password during initial Web Assistant setup

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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