Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): In my docker compose I am using this image opensearchproject/opensearch:latest Describe the issue: I followed the instruction on quick start guide to download the docker compose file and run it. I did run and set a custom password in …

Hi @suhas_salavathsa , Could you please share your docker-compose.yml (and .env if applicable) file(s)? Thanks, mj

Hi @Mantas its the same file which is there in opensearch docs. curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/opensearch-project/documentation-website/2.19/assets/examples/docker-compose.yml

The following works, with no issues, out of the box in my lab with only one modification: - OPENSEARCH_INITIAL_ADMIN_PASSWORD=aSupperCompleXpas12!! services: opensearch-node1: # This is also the hostname of the container within the Docker network (i.e. https://opensearch-node1/) image:…

alternatively, you can use .env file with the content of : OPENSEARCH_INITIAL_ADMIN_PASSWORD=aSupperCompleXpas12!!

Thanks @Mantas , So the password should be added only on either of the Node ? Because I tried adding this and did run the docker compose… http://localhost:5601/app/login ? username: admin password: aSupperCompleXpas12!! But it still says unauthorized… :confused:

Can you run the below and share the output please: docker exec <container-name> env Bets, mj

Sure, here it is: PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/share/opensearch/jdk/bin:/usr/share/opensearch/bin HOSTNAME=037b893eea54 discovery.seed_hosts=opensearch-node1,opensearch-node2 cluster.initial_cluster_manager_nodes=opensearch-node1,opensearch-node2 bootst…

Yeah, but that didn’t work either… Since I was setting up for learning purpose I tried adding - plugins.security.disabled=true in environment block but that also didn’t help, it still prompted for username and password.

One way we can get you logged in is by updating your admin password via internal_users.yml and securityadmin.sh. Make sure plugins.security.ssl.http.enabled: true Update password (hash) in your internal_users.yml Run the securityadmin.sh to apply changes related: [image] How to …

Opensearch Does not accept Default password

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Mantas March 11, 2025, 4:30pm 9

Have you tried:
username: admin
password: SE15L1u%6xH7OD

Best,
mj

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Opensearch Does not accept Default password

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