About root password configuration

The system automatically creates a superuser named root. The root password interface provides the ability to maintain system security by changing the default password for the root user of the Unitrends system. The default password is “unitrends1”. It is highly recommended that you change this password from the default. Leaving the root account’s password at the default will cause the Unitrends interface to automatically log in when accessing the system. If you do not change the password, any user with a browser can access the Unitrends system.

Note:  This procedure changes the root password used to access Unitrends Administrator Interface. It does not change the root password of the operating system itself.

To set or modify the root password

1

Access the Set or modify root password step in the Setup Wizard, or select Settings > Customers, Locations, and Users > Users > Root and check Change Password.

2

Enter the new root password into the New Root Password and Confirm New Root Password fields. Passwords may contain upper and lower case letters, numbers, or special characters with the exception of a space and the equal sign (“=”).

3

Click Next to save the settings and continue with the Setup Wizard, or click Close to exit without saving.