Once you have access, change the password immediately.
If you are troubleshooting an old server or logging into a pre-configured appliance, the most common legacy default credentials are:
Note: This combination was common in very old versions (pre-v10) or sample configurations. Modern installers disable this.
Since there is no "backdoor" default password, if you cannot log in, follow these recovery steps:
MDaemon does not have a universal default admin password . Instead, the initial administrator credentials are created by the user during the installation process Critical Security Overview
Since MDaemon requires you to set your own password at setup, there is no "factory default" for hackers to exploit. However, the software enforces Strong Password Policies by default to prevent weak credentials from being used. MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. Managing Admin Access Initial Setup
: You define the first account (the global administrator) during the Installation Guide Console Locking
: You can lock the MDaemon GUI tray icon with a password. If this specific password is forgotten, it can be cleared by editing the MDaemon.ini file (removing the LockPassword= line) while the service is stopped. Security Gateway : For associated products like SecurityGateway , lost admin passwords can be reset via the sgdbtool.exe command-line utility. MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. Best Practices for Administrators
MDaemon Email Server does not have a universal default administrator password MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.
During the initial installation process, the setup wizard explicitly requires the administrator to create a password for the primary administrator account (typically or a custom-defined email address). MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. Critical Admin Account Facts Initial Setup: mdaemon default admin password
You are prompted to set the password when you first install the software or create the first domain. Security Policies:
For newer installations (since approximately 2021/2022), MDaemon enforces a minimum password length of 10 characters by default. Remote Administration: If you are trying to access the MDaemon Remote Administration (MDRA)
web interface, you must use the full email address and the password assigned during setup. MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. How to Recover or Reset a Lost Admin Password
If you are locked out, use these methods based on your access level: Direct GUI Access (Desktop):
If you have access to the server where MDaemon is installed, you can open the MDaemon interface directly. Go to Accounts > Account Manager , select the administrator account, and manually enter a new password Password Recovery Feature: If enabled, you can use the "forgot your password"
link on the Remote Administration or Webmail login screen to receive a reset link at a pre-configured recovery email address. SecurityGateway (Related Product): For users of the companion product SecurityGateway , there is a command-line tool to reset the password to " " using the listadmins command, but this does apply to the core MDaemon Email Server. MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. Are you trying to access Remote Administration local server interface Passwords - MDaemon Technologies
MDaemon does not have a hardcoded "out-of-the-box" default administrator password. Instead, you define the administrator credentials during the initial setup process [18, 20].
If you are trying to regain access to an existing installation or are setting it up for the first time, here is how the administrator password works and how to reset it if needed. 1. Initial Setup and Default Behavior
When you install MDaemon, the setup wizard guides you through creating your first account [18]. This first account typically becomes the Global Administrator. Once you have access, change the password immediately
Username: Often the full email address of the first account created (e.g., admin@yourdomain.com).
Password: You are prompted to set this manually during the installation [20].
Remote Administration: MDaemon's web-based administration (MDRA) requires these account credentials to log in [5.4, 33]. 2. How to Reset a Forgotten Admin Password
If you are locked out, you can reset the password using the MDaemon GUI on the server or a database tool if you are using related products like SecurityGateway. Using the MDaemon GUI (Direct Server Access)
If you have physical or remote desktop access to the server machine: Open the MDaemon GUI. Go to the Accounts menu and select Account Settings [5.3]. Find the administrator account in the list.
In the Account Details tab, enter a new password in the New password and Confirm password boxes [20]. Click Apply or OK. Using the sgdbtool (For SecurityGateway Admins) If you are using the SecurityGateway adjunct: Stop the SecurityGateway service [5.9].
Open an elevated Command Prompt and navigate to the \App folder in your installation directory.
Run sgdbtool listadmins to identify your admin accounts [5.9].
Run sgdbtool reset to reset the password to "admin" for those accounts [5.9]. 3. Password Requirements Note: This combination was common in very old
By default, modern versions of MDaemon require Strong Passwords [5.2]. When resetting or setting a new password, it must generally: Meet a minimum length (often 6-8 characters). Include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters.
Contain at least one number and/or special character [5.2, 5.10]. Summary Table for MDaemon Components Default Username Default Password MDaemon Server User-defined during setup User-defined during setup SecurityGateway admin@domain.com "admin" (only after a reset) [5.9] Remote Admin (MDRA) Admin email address User-defined admin password [5.4]
It is a common misconception that because the password is "blank," it is difficult to guess. In reality, automated botnets scan the internet constantly for open mail ports. They specifically target common ports (like 3000, 25, 587) and attempt to log in with the username admin and a blank password.
Risks of leaving the default password:
SecurityGateway acts as a gateway in front of your mail server. Its default credentials are designed to be changed during the initial setup wizard.
Note: The installation wizard usually forces you to set a password before you can proceed to the main dashboard.
After securing your admin password, take these additional steps:
A: There is none. You must set it during installation. If you skipped it, use the MDResetPwd.exe tool.