How do I set the administrator password on my ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system?
It is important to safeguard the administrator password and to change it regularly to protect your data.
Choose an administrator password that is different from the default password and keep it in a safe place. Anyone who obtains the administrator password can change settings or erase data that is stored on the ReadyNAS.
To change the administrator password:
1. On the navigation bar of the local admin page, select Profile.
2. From the drop-down menu that displays, select Settings.
The Change Admin Password pop-up screen displays.
3. Configure the settings as explained in the following table:
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Description |
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Password |
Enter a new administrator password. |
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Confirm Password |
Reenter the new password. |
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Password Recovery Question |
Choose a question that few people can answer.
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Complete these fields to be able to recover a lost or forgotten administrator password with NETGEAR's password recovery tool. |
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Password Recovery Answer |
Enter the answer to the question you provided in the Password Recovery Question field. |
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Recovery Email Address |
Enter the email address to which you want a reset password to be sent. |
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Note: The Password can be any combination of letters (lower and uppercase), numbers and symbols (e.g. ! " £ $ % ^ & * ( ) @ #).
4. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.