If you are locked out and don't know the password, you can reset it directly from the server where MDaemon is installed: Via MDaemon GUI:
for the MDemon web interface (WorldClient) or the core admin panel.
By default, the MDaemon Email Server does not configure a universal, hardcoded administrator password during installation. Instead, the software requires the administrator to manually define the system password during the initial setup wizard.
If a password recovery email was previously set up, you can use the "Forgot your password?" link on the web login screen. SecurityGateway Users: If you are specifically using MDaemon's SecurityGateway , you can reset the password to by stopping the service and running sgdbtool reset from the command prompt in the \SecurityGateway\App MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. 4. Granting Admin Rights to Another Account mdaemon default admin password
MDaemon supports domain-level administration. Domain administrators can manage users and settings within their assigned domain but lack global privileges. These accounts are created by global administrators and have no default credentials whatsoever.
MDaemon supports 2FA for WebAdmin and Webmail access. Requiring a time-based one-time password (TOTP) from an app like Google Authenticator adds a critical layer of defense, ensuring that even if an admin password is leaked, malicious actors still cannot gain entry.
Don't use "admin@yourdomain.com." Using a unique name makes it harder for brute-force attacks to guess the username. Restrict IP Access: MDaemon Security Settings If you are locked out and don't know
Locate the file named Userlist.dat . Note: Always create a backup copy of this file before making edits. Open Userlist.dat in a text editor like Notepad.
MDaemon can track password history to prevent reuse of previous passwords. This feature is configurable but not always enabled by default.
Navigate to in the MDaemon GUI. Enable strict password requirements: Minimum length of 12 characters. If a password recovery email was previously set
Do you currently have to the host Windows server?
Locate the file named Userlist.dat and open it with a text editor like Notepad.
If you are using MDaemon Webmail or Remote Administration, enabling 2FA for the administrator account adds a vital layer of security against unauthorized access.