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How do I reset the administrator password of my NAS?


Last modified date: 2024-06-05

Applicable Products

QTS, QuTS hero


Introduction

You can perform a basic system reset which resets the certain settings to their default values and resets the default administrator account "admin". If "admin" was disabled, the system reset will enable it. The password for "admin" is also reset to the default value (see details below). After resetting the system, you will be able to log in using "admin". User data stored on disks is not deleted.


Solution

Use a sharp object such as paperclip or pin and insert it into the hole under the "Reset" sign on the back of your unit. Press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds to reset the administrator password to the default password. You can feel a tiny click when the button is pressed.

After holding the reset button for 3 seconds, you will hear a beep to let you know the reset has been completed. This resets the following settings to the default values:

SettingDefault Value
Default System Administrator

TCP/IP configuration
  • IP address settings are automatically obtained via DHCP
  • Jumbo frames are disabled
  • If port trunking is enabled (multi-LAN models only), the port trunking mode is reset to “Active Backup (Failover)”
System port8080 (system service port)
Security levelLow (allow all connections)
LCD panel password(no password)
VLANDisabled
Service bindingAll NAS services can run on all available network interfaces


Further Reading

System Reset and Restore to Factory Default(QTS 5.0.x)

System Reset and Restore to Factory Default (QuTS hero 5.0.x)

System reset and restore to factory default (QTS 5.1.x)

System reset and restore to factory default (QuTS hero h5.1.x)

What is the default system administrator password for my NAS?

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