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      tam_t
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      My router was working fine. My internet provider assigned a static IP so I logged in and added the static ip during setup. I used the setup wizard and I accidentally left the password field blank.

      Now I am not able to login at all.

      If I use admin as my user name and leave the password field empty it doesn't login.

      The default password (pfsense) does not work.

      My previous password does not work.

      Any ideas on how to log back in using the web interface?

      Thank you

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        rcoleman-netgate Netgate @tam_t
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        @tam_t Using the console choose option #3 to reset the webconfigurator password.

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          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
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          Leaving the password empty in the wizard does not change the password. It leaves the current password in place. Your existing username and password would not have been changed by the wizard if that were the case.

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