Tutorial: How to Change the Password for Your New Administrative Account⁠

Overview⁠

When you install Access Server, the installation output prints a randomly generated password on the screen:

Initial Configuration Complete!

You can now continue configuring OpenVPN Access Server by
directing your Web browser to this URL:
OpenVPN Access Server URL:

During normal operation, OpenVPN AS can be accessed via these URLs:
Admin UI: https://192.0.2.10:943/admin/
Client UI: https://192.0.2.10:943/
To login please use the "openvpn" account with "FKadk2254" password.

See the Release Notes for this release at:
   https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/release-notes/

You can use this password to sign in to the Admin Web UI, and then we recommend setting your own password.

Prerequisites⁠

  • An installed Access Server.

  • An openvpn local admin account with a generated password.

Step 1: Change the openvpn user password⁠

  1. Sign in to the Admin Web UI.

  2. Select User Management → User Permissions.

  3. Select More Settings for the openvpn username.

  4. Enter the new password in the Change Password field.

  5. Select Save Settings and Update Running Server.