3. OS access

On non trial versions of Web Security Manager access to the OS platform (OpenBSD) is available.

Access is given to the superuser root so do not use this feature unles you know what you are doing. The intention of superuser access is to facilitate troubleshooting and enable remote assistance if needed. DO NOT use OS access to configure the platform. The settings will be overwritten by Web Security Manager next time you save something in the system management interface. ONLY use this feature for troubleshooting, for performing tasks that are not made available in the administrative interface.

3.1. Credentials

When applying a non trial Web Security Manager license key the root user password is reset to the license key applied. The password is only reset once and should be changed after the key is applied. If the key is applied again the root password will not be changed.

When the license key is applied log in as:

Username: root

Password: license key (exactly as is is entered in the management interface).

Remember, the root user can do anything on the platform, including messing things up. With great power comes great responsibility!

Better call support if you are not sure what to do.

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