How to Reset a Device with Unknown Administrator Password

Symptom

An administrator password has been set on IGEL OS (via Setup > Security > Password > Administrator), but it has been lost.

Problem

The local setup is not accessible without the password. Also, resetting the device to factory defaults seems impossible.

Solution

You have the following options:

  • Change the administrator password using IGEL UMS via Setup > Security > Password > Administrator

  • Reset the device using IGEL UMS via Devices > Other commands > Reset to Factory Defaults in the UMS menu.