VMware (Broadcom) NSX-T Data Center 2.x — NSX Manager Appliance (NSX-T 2.3 / 2.4 / 2.5) — Default Password
Default username and password for the VMware (Broadcom) NSX-T Data Center 2.x — NSX Manager Appliance (NSX-T 2.3 / 2.4 / 2.5): root / vmware. Learn how to log in and how to change the default credentials.
NSX-T 2.x NSX Manager OVA shipped with root account defaulting to 'vmware'. In NSX-T 3.x, root SSH is disabled by default and the admin password must be specified at OVF deployment time — no static default exists. Distinct from NSX for vSphere (NSX-v 6.x) which used admin/default. This credential applies only to the NSX-T 2.x appliance root SSH account.
| Username | Password | Access | Version / firmware | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
root | vmware | SSH | NSX-T 2.x (NSX Manager OVA/OVF) | Root account default in NSX-T 2.x appliance only; root SSH disabled by default in NSX-T 3.x |
- Default port
- SSH on TCP 22
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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