Prometheus default password & login

Time-series monitoring system. Ships with NO authentication — put it behind a reverse proxy with auth, or enable basic-auth in 2.24+.

Use these credentials for the very first login to Prometheus only. The full vendor documentation linked below explains how to rotate them and harden the install.

Default username
Set during install / first-run wizard
Default password
Set during install / first-run wizard
Default port
9090(Prometheus / Cockpit)
Default admin URL
http://localhost:9090

Notes & recovery

Enable HTTPS + basic auth via web.config.file. Never expose 9090 directly to the internet.

Official documentation →

Change the default immediately

Anyone with internet access can try the published default on Prometheus. Set a strong, unique password the moment you finish first-time setup, ideally before exposing the service to your LAN.

Related software

PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY

Your IP Address Is Exposed Right Now

Every website you visit can see your real IP address and location. NordVPN encrypts your traffic and hides your identity with military-grade encryption. Stay anonymous online.

Get NordVPN — 73% Off30-day money-back guarantee
SECURITY TIP

Using default passwords? Protect your network with NordVPN encryption.