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How to Reset LiteSpeed Web Admin Password

Know how you can change Litespeed Admin Console Password

Resetting your LiteSpeed Web Admin password is an important task to ensure the security of your website. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps to reset your password for Litespeed admin, as well as recommend myglobalHOST for the best choice for LiteSpeed web hosting.

No major technical knowledge required.

First, let’s take a look at how to reset your LiteSpeed Web Admin password. The process is relatively straightforward and can be completed in just a few simple steps.

  • Stop the LiteSpeed Web Server service.This can typically be done through your hosting control panel or by running the appropriate command in a terminal window.
  • Open a command prompt or terminal window. This can typically be done by searching for “command prompt” or “terminal” in your computer’s search bar.
  • Login to your Cloud hosting, VPS or a Dedicated server with root access.
  • Run the following command in SSH which will initiate the password reset process.
/usr/local/lsws/admin/misc/admpass.sh
  • Follow the prompts to set a new password for the LiteSpeed Web Admin.
  • NOTE: Make sure to choose a strong, unique password to ensure the security of your website.
  • Start / Restart the LiteSpeed Web Server service. This can typically be done through your hosting control panel or by running the appropriate command in a terminal window.

That’s it! You’ve successfully reset your LiteSpeed Web Admin password.