This guide outlines the steps to reset your FastPanel user password if you’ve forgotten it and are unable to access the panel.
Prerequisites:
- SSH Access: You need SSH access to your server using the root user.
Steps:
- Connect via SSH:
- Open your terminal or SSH client.
- Connect to your server using the following command:
ssh [email protected]
- Replace
your.server
with the actual IP address or hostname of your server. - Enter your root password when prompted.
- Replace
- Change User Password:
- Use the
passwd
command to change the password of the desired user.- For example, to change the password of the user named “fastuser”:
passwd fastuser
- Use the
- Enter and Confirm New Password:
- You will be prompted to enter and confirm the new password.
- Important: No characters will be displayed on the screen while you type your password for security reasons.
- Verify Successful Password Change:
- If the password change was successful, you will receive the following message:
passwd: password updated successfully
orpasswd: all authentication tokens updated successfully
depending on your OS.
- If the password change was successful, you will receive the following message:
- Log in to FastPanel:
- Now you can log in to the FastPanel using your new password.

Note:
- This method requires root privileges on your server.
By following these steps, you can effectively reset your FastPanel user password and regain access to your control panel.
Done.
Happy Hosting!!