Predefined user IDs and passwords are included with the HMC. It is imperative to your system’s security that you change the hscroot predefined password immediately.
The following predefined user IDs and passwords are included with the HMC:
| User ID | Password | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| hscroot | abc123 | The hscroot user ID and password are used to log in to the HMC for the first time. They are case-sensitive and can only be used by a member of the super administrator role. |
| root | passw0rd | The root user ID and password are used by the service provider to perform maintenance procedures. They cannot be used to log in to the HMC. |
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