Regain Control: How to Reset Your LiteSpeed Web Admin Password

The LiteSpeed Web Admin Console provides a powerful interface for managing your LiteSpeed web server. However, if you’ve forgotten or lost your admin password, accessing this console becomes impossible. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to reset your LiteSpeed Web Admin password, regaining control of your server configuration.

Why Reset Your LiteSpeed Web Admin Password?

Resetting your LiteSpeed Web Admin password is crucial for several reasons:

• Security: If you suspect your password has been compromised, resetting it immediately prevents unauthorized access to your server settings.
• Lost Password: If you’ve simply forgotten your password, resetting it is the only way to regain access to the LiteSpeed Web Admin Console.
• Regular Maintenance: Periodically resetting your password is a good security practice to enhance the protection of your server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the password reset process, ensure you have the following:

• Root Access: You’ll need root access to your server to execute the necessary commands.
• SSH Access: You’ll need to connect to your server via SSH (Secure Shell) to run the password reset script.
• Terminal or Command Prompt: You’ll need a terminal window (on Linux/macOS) or a command prompt (on Windows) to establish the SSH connection.

Steps to Reset Your LiteSpeed Web Admin Password

Step 1: Stop LiteSpeed Web Server

Before resetting the password, you need to temporarily stop the LiteSpeed Web Server service. This can typically be done through your hosting control panel or by running the following command in your server’s terminal:

systemctl stop lsws

Step 2: Connect to Your Server via SSH

1. Open Terminal/Command Prompt: Open a terminal window on your local computer.

2. Establish SSH Connection: Use the following command to connect to your server via SSH, replacing your_server_ip with your server’s actual IP address:

   ssh root@your_server_ip
   

3. Enter Password: Enter your server’s root password when prompted.

Step 3: Run the Password Reset Script

Once you’re connected to your server via SSH, execute the following command to initiate the password reset process:

/usr/local/lsws/admin/misc/admpass.sh

Step 4: Set a New Password

The script will prompt you to enter a new password for the LiteSpeed Web Admin Console. Choose a strong and unique password that is difficult to guess.

Step 5: Restart LiteSpeed Web Server

After setting your new password, restart the LiteSpeed Web Server service to apply the changes. You can do this through your hosting control panel or by running the following command in your server’s terminal:

systemctl start lsws

Accessing the LiteSpeed Web Admin Console

Now that you’ve reset your password, you can access the LiteSpeed Web Admin Console using your new credentials. Typically, you can access the console by visiting https://your_server_ip:7080 in your web browser, replacing your_server_ip with your server’s IP address.

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