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Set password for user admin

Change the default administrator's password (username: admin).

Enter the current password. Enter the new password, re-enter it to confirm, and press Enter.

Enter current password:
Enter new password:
Re-enter new password:
Password changed.

You'll see a message confirming the password change.

Press Enter to return to the System Configuration.