Reset password
Follow these steps to reset the password for the root, akips, or admin account on your AKIPS
server.
1. Access the AKIPS console
Access the AKIPS server console directly from your hypervisor or bare metal host.
Note: Do not use SSH or terminal applications like PuTTY.
2. Reboot AKIPS
In a web browser, navigate to the AKIPS GUI: Admin > System > System Shutdown.
Click Reboot Server.
Warning: you will have only a short amount of time to complete the next step.
3. Enter Single-User mode
In your hypervisor console, at the boot menu, select
2: Boot Single user.
When /bin/sh prompt appears, press Enter.
4. Mount the filesystem
Run the following command:
mount -urw /
5. Change the password
Use the appropriate command below to reset the password for the desired account.
| Account | Command | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| root | passwd root | System configuration and recovery |
| akips | passwd akips | SSH access i.e. ssh akips@{server} |
| admin | passwd admin | Web GUI access |
When prompted, type your new password then confirm it.
6. Resume normal boot
To continue the normal boot process, type exit.