Navigate to the \MDaemon\App\ folder and open the file with a text editor. Locate the [Special] section. Delete the line starting with LockPassword= . Restart MDaemon. The GUI will no longer be locked. 2. Resetting via Webmail (Self-Service)
If you can see the MDaemon interface running on the server but are blocked by a "GUI Lock" password:
Open an elevated Command Prompt and navigate to \Program Files\MDaemon Technologies\SecurityGateway\App\ . Run the command: sgdbtool reset . This resets the administrator password to . mdaemon default admin password
If the administrator previously enabled , you can reset it through the web login: Go to the MDaemon Webmail login screen. Click the "Forgot your password?" link.
: In recent versions like MDaemon 26.0 , the server enforces "Strong Passwords" by default. These must typically be at least 10 characters long and include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. How to Recover or Reset a Lost Admin Password Navigate to the \MDaemon\App\ folder and open the
MDaemon Email Server does set by the manufacturer . Unlike some networking equipment, MDaemon requires the administrator to manually define the primary administrator's credentials during the initial software installation process. MDaemon Admin Password: Key Facts
Follow the prompts to receive a reset link at the pre-configured recovery email address. 3. Resetting SecurityGateway Admin Passwords Restart MDaemon
If you are locked out of the MDaemon administrator account, you can use several methods to regain access depending on your specific situation. 1. Resetting the GUI Lock Password