Based on the vulnerabilities identified in older versions and the security features available in modern MDaemon implementations, here are essential best practices for every administrator:
Regularly review MDaemon account passwords, identify weak passwords, and enforce changes. Use the button to generate reports of all accounts using weak credentials.
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Historically, some software applications shipped with a "default" username and password (e.g., admin/admin). However, for its administrative accounts for security reasons.
If you have lost the admin password, MDaemon provides a specific feature/utility to reset it. This is the legitimate "feature" related to password management. mdaemon default admin password
MDaemon assigns administrative privileges through standard user accounts rather than a single hidden "root" user.
When installing MDaemon, the setup wizard asks you to create the "First Account." This account automatically becomes the Postmaster and has full Global Administrative rights Default Username: postmaster@yourdomain.com or whatever you designated as the first account. Based on the vulnerabilities identified in older versions
MDaemon stores user account data locally. You can manually elevate a standard account or reset credentials by modifying the configuration files. Log into the host Windows Server via Remote Desktop (RDP).
If you have been locked out of the MDaemon console or Webmail, or if you inherited a server and don't know the administrator's credentials, you can reset the password directly through the server files. You do not need to reinstall the software. This is the legitimate "feature" related to password
If you cannot log in at all, you may need to reset the account password directly on the server machine: