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When you power on a brand-new QFX switch (running Juniper Junos OS), it boots into a factory-default configuration. In this state: qfx default password
device, you can reset the root password by entering during the boot process: qfx default password
For quick reference, here is a table of the most popular QFX models and their default credentials. qfx default password
Alternatively, use Juniper’s health or audit automation scripts from the Junos Space platform.
The is a double-edged sword. It makes initial setup effortless—just type 0000 or qfx12345 and you are in. However, it also leaves your device dangerously exposed to anyone within range.