Default user
Learn how to change your default user password or turn off access using the default user password.
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Password-based authentication is a basic but essential Redis security feature. When you create a Redis Cloud database, your database is given a randomly generated password called the Default user password.
This password appears in the Security section of the Configuration tab of the database details screen for Pro databases. For Essentials databases, go to Security > Default user and select Configure to view the default user password.
Use the copy button to copy the password to the clipboard:
You'll need to use this password whenever you connect to your database using a Redis client. See Connect to a database for more info.
If you have blocked the public endpoint for your Redis Cloud Pro subscription, you can also turn on passwordless authentication for the default user. See Block public endpoints for more info.
See your Redis client's documentation to learn how to provide your password when connecting.
Change password
How you change the default user password depends on your plan.
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In the Security section of the Configuration tab, select Configure for the default user.
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Enter the new password. Database passwords must be less than 50 characters long.
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Select OK to save your changes.
Turn off default user
After you set up role-based access control to limit who can access your database, we recommend that you turn off default user access.
How you turn off the default user depends on your plan.
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In the Security section of the Configuration tab, select Configure for the default user.
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Turn off the Default user switch.
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Select OK to save your changes.