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What Is the Default Password for Logging In to a Linux ECS?

The default username for logging in to an ECS running Linux, such as CentOS or Ubuntu is root, and the password is the one you set during ECS creation.

If your login password is forgotten, see Resetting the ECS Password with a Few Clicks.