Resetting the Administrator Password¶
Scenarios¶
If you forget the password of your root account when using GaussDB, you can reset the password.
Precautions¶
If the password you provide is regarded as a weak password by the system, you will be prompted to enter a stronger password.
If the DB instance is abnormal, the administrator password cannot be reset.
The volume of data being processed by the instance determines how long it takes for the new password to take effect.
To prevent brute force cracking and ensure system security, change your password periodically.
Procedure¶
Log in to the management console.
Click
in the upper left corner and select a region and project.Click
in the upper left corner of the page and choose Databases > GaussDB. The GaussDB console is displayed.On the Instances page, locate the instance that you want to reset password for and click More > Reset Password in the Operation column.
Alternatively, click the instance name to go to the Basic Information page. In the DB Information area, click Reset Password next to the Administrator field.
Enter a new password and confirm the password.
ImportantThe new password must meet the following requirements:
Contains 8 to 32 characters.
Contains at least three types of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and special characters (
~!@#%^*-_=+?,).Cannot be the same as the old password.
To submit the new password, click OK.
To cancel the operation, click Cancel.