How do I get my pfSense password?
Press Enter to have access to the command-line prompt.
- Use the FSCK command to verify if the filesystem is clean. /sbin/fsck -y.
- Pfsense will mark the filesystem as clean. ...
- Execute the password reset command: /etc/rc.initial.password. ...
- The Pfsense admin password will be reset to pfsense.
How can I change my pfSense admin password?
Go to the System -> User Manager menu from the pfSense dashboard to change your admin password. This is one of the best kept secrets of the console menu. With this choice, you can wipe out your configuration, set it back to factory default, and begin to reconfigure the pfSense appliance again.
Is there a default password?
A default password is a standard pre-configured password for a device. Such passwords are the default configuration for many devices and, if unchanged, present a serious security risk. Typical examples of default passwords include admin, password and guest.
What does a Netgate do?
Netgate is an open-source driven secure networking company that provides high-performance and affordable appliance and software-based firewall, VPN, and routing solutions for the home, office, and cloud.
Is pfSense is owned by Netgate?
The pfSense project is hosted and developed by Rubicon Communications, LLC (Netgate).
What is pfSense used for?
pfSense is mostly used as a router and firewall software, and typically configured as DHCP server, DNS server, WiFi access point, VPN server, all running on the same hardware device.