Forgot admin/root password on DSM 5.1

[graf 0]

hello,

 

First off I am a NOOB.  I just came back from a nice long hoilday and before I went I reset the main password to my Xpenology NAS. 

Now I can not log into the DiskStation.  I have tried all differnt passwords but no luck.  The version I am running is 5.1 .  

 

What is the best way of resetting the login account without losing the data.

The shares still work and Plex works fine.

 

 

Edited August 15, 2017 by Polanskiman
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[graf 0]

any help ?

[Polanskiman 404]

 ?

[wiruzdk 0]

i tried this methoed typing c and enter the dos and this command wont help.

[graf 0]

i will try it this weekend.  and let you know. 

[graf 0]

I try the youtube but when i try to log in with just admin on the web login screen it fails.

 

 

Also I check I am running version 5.1-5022.

Edited August 5, 2017 by graf

[Polanskiman 404]

I think a reinstall may the only way to go.

[graf 0]

cause i am use a usb to boot up my xpenology 5.1. is it a simple process to upgrade to 5.2  ?  

like if I upgrade will it reset the admin p/w or should i rebuild from scratch ?

 

http://xpenology.me/how-to-update-boot-loader/

 

I am in the process of backing up my data.