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GitLab

CE/EE Default Password

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🔑 Default Credentials
Username rootCopied!
Password (initial password in file)Copied!
Protocol HTTPS
Port 443
⚠️ Security Warning: Default credentials are the #1 cause of device compromise. Change these immediately after deployment. Attackers actively scan for devices using factory defaults.

📖 Device Notes

GitLab root password in /etc/gitlab/initial_root_password. Valid for 24 hours after install.

🔧 How to Change Default Password

  1. Connect to the device via HTTPS on port 443
  2. Login with the default credentials shown above
  3. Navigate to Administration, Security, or User Management settings
  4. Change both the username and password to strong, unique values
  5. Use a password manager to store the new credentials
  6. Disable remote management if not needed
  7. Enable firmware auto-update if available