====== Networking - iDRAC - Reset Password ======

===== How To Reset the Dell iDRAC Password =====

You need physical direct access.

1) This varies by server model but the general process is to power on or reboot the server and press **F2** until you get into the BIOS/SETUP.

2) Navigate to the iDRAC Settings -

3) At this point you can either default everything which will restore the default **root/calvin** login information or you can go to **User Settings** and change the username and password.

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**NOTE:**  Ensure that the user is set to **Enabled** and not **Disabled**.
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4) Save the settings, and click the **Finish** Button in iDRAC config; and then click on **Exit** to leave the BIOS and restart.

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**NOTE:**  After this the new password should be active and enabled.
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===== Reset Password Did Not Work =====

You still cannot login to iDRAC.

Make sure you did Step #4 above

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RAC0212: Login failed. Verify that username and password is correct.
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**NOTE:**  If in doubt just reset to defaults and be sure the network settings are as you want them (eg. DHCP or Static).
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