new to openbsd

shawn1 · 01-17-2010, 04:05 PM

I just installed the newest version of openBSD successfully, but when I go to boot for the first time it asks for

login
password

As far as I know it did not ask me for a login name at setup. I try using the system name I gave and my password and all I get is

"login incorrect"

Thanks for your help

bsdunix · 01-17-2010, 10:01 PM

Code:

Password for root account? (will not echo) PaSsWoRd
Password for root account? (again) PaSsWoRd

You should of seen a prompt to set the root account password. So at the login prompt enter "root" (without quotes) and enter the password you created during the install.

Code:

Setup a user? (enter a lower-case loginname, or 'no') [no] Enter

If you didn't press Enter at this prompt, but instead entered a username, then that name with password is what you use to login.

So, you should be able to at least login with the "root" account.

http://www.openbsd.org/faq/faq4.html#Install

And if you forgot the "root" account password:

http://www.openbsd.org/faq/faq8.html#LostPW

ocicat · 01-17-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawn1

As far as I know it did not ask me for a login name at setup.

Unlike other operating systems which lead users by the hand during installation, OpenBSD's install script expects users to understand the installation process. Studying Section 4 of the project's official FAQ would be time beneficially spent.