The default username and password for the Zabbix appliance's underlying operating system (OS) are root and zabbix, respectively.
Default Zabbix Appliance Credentials
According to Zabbix official documentation, the credentials for accessing the Zabbix appliance at the operating system level are:
| Account Type | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| OS Root User | root |
zabbix |
These credentials grant administrative access to the appliance's base operating system, which is crucial for tasks such as system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Understanding Zabbix Appliance Access
It's important to differentiate between the Zabbix appliance's operating system credentials and the default credentials for the Zabbix web interface (frontend). The information provided here specifically pertains to gaining command-line access to the server on which the Zabbix appliance is installed. This allows for direct interaction with the system files, network settings, and other low-level configurations.
Essential Security Best Practices
Default credentials, while convenient for initial setup, pose significant security risks. It is imperative to change these default passwords immediately after the initial deployment of your Zabbix appliance.
- Change Default Passwords Promptly: As soon as you log in using the default
rootusername andzabbixpassword, change them to strong, unique passwords. This is your first line of defense against unauthorized access. - Use Strong Passwords: Ensure your new passwords are complex, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid easily guessable information like birth dates or common phrases.
- Regular Password Rotation: Implement a policy for regular password changes to further enhance security.
- Limit Root Access: Whenever possible, use non-root user accounts for daily operations and only escalate privileges (e.g., using
sudo) when absolutely necessary for administrative tasks.
To change the root password on the Zabbix appliance's operating system, you typically log in as root and use the passwd command, following the on-screen prompts to set a new password.
