[Answer ID: 10343]

How can I change the default username/password of the LinkStation?

Created 02/22/2011 06:55  |   Updated 11/07/2013 02:05

Follow the procedure below to change the administrator username/password from the default.

 

1.

For a PC, double-click the Image icon. For Mac OS, click the Image icon in the Dock.

NAS Navigator2 will start.

 

2.

For a PC, right-click on the icon, then select [Settings]. For Mac OS, select the icon while holding down the control key, then select [Settings].

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3.

Enter the username and password, then click [Login].

Settings will open.

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Note:
The default username and password are "admin" and "password".

 

4.

Navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].

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5.

Select "admin", then click [Edit User].

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6.

Enter a username and the new password (twice), then click [Save].

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Note:
If you forget the username and password, you can no longer configure the LinkStation! Write them down and put it in a safe place.



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