When setting up a new Bolt or environment, you’ll receive a popup window containing all your SFTP/SSH and database login credentials. This popup will only appear once, so it’s crucial to save the information securely. If you forget your passwords, you’ll need to generate new ones.
![Image shared from the Servebolt Admin Panel, sharing SFTP/SSH and database credentials](https://servebolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image-1.png)
How to Change Your SSH/SFTP Password
To ensure the security of your site, always use a password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Start by logging into your Servebolt account.
- Navigate to the environment for which you need to change the password.
- To change/reset the Password: Click the “Reset SSH/SFTP Password” button. This action will redirect you to a page where you can set a new password.
- Generate a Secure Password: If you don’t have a secure password in mind, use the “Generate Password” button to create a strong, random password.
![Servebolt Admin Panel, reset SFTP/SSH Password](https://servebolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-6.png)
How to Change Your Database Password
To ensure the security of your site, always use a password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Navigate to Databases: From the Servebolt Admin Panel, go to the “Databases” section in the Bolt menu.
- Select the Database: Locate the database for which you want to change the password.
- Set a New Password: Click on the “Set Password” button. This will redirect you to a page where you can either create a new password or generate one.
- Update Your CMS Configuration: After changing your database password, it’s essential to update your CMS’s configuration file with the new credentials to prevent site issues.
![Image showing where you can change your database password in the Servebolt Admin Panel](https://servebolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-7.png)