Webmin GUI - Changing the Appliance Password (On-Premise)

What

Webmin is included with self-managed FileWave appliances for server-level configuration. This article applies only to self-managed or on-premises FileWave Server appliances. Hosted FileWave customers do not manage Webmin access on the hosted server.

When/Why

Restrict TCP 10000 to trusted administrator networks; do not expose Webmin directly to the Internet. Change the appliance administrator password from its default before the server is used in production. FileWave 15.5.0 and later appliances use fwadmin and have the root account disabled. FileWave 12.x through 15.4.x appliances use root.

How

1. At the login screen, note the URL used to remotely manage the server, for example: https://myorg.filewave.net:10000

   • If no IP address appears because DHCP is unavailable, sign in at the appliance console with fwadmin on FileWave 15.5.0 or later, or root on FileWave 12.x through 15.4.x. A factory appliance uses filewave as the initial password and must be changed immediately.

   • Run nmtui at the command prompt to configure the FileWave virtual appliance network. After applying the network change, confirm that the console displays the intended management address before opening Webmin.

2. Open the displayed Webmin URL from a trusted administrator workstation. Sign in with fwadmin on FileWave 15.5.0 or later, or root on FileWave 12.x through 15.4.x.

3. Go to System > Change Passwords. Select fwadmin on FileWave 15.5.0 or later, or root on FileWave 12.x through 15.4.x. Enter and confirm a long, unique password, then click Change. Sign out and sign back in with the same account and new password to verify the change before closing the maintenance window.

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