diff --git a/docs/content/FAQ/_index.md b/docs/content/FAQ/_index.md index 258cd4c0a..f76c0f3b1 100644 --- a/docs/content/FAQ/_index.md +++ b/docs/content/FAQ/_index.md @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Here are some of the most common questions we receive about the Infection Monkey - [Where can I get the latest Monkey version? 📰](#where-can-i-get-the-latest-monkey-version) - [How long does a single Monkey run for? Is there a time limit?](#how-long-does-a-single-monkey-run-for-is-there-a-time-limit) +- [How to reset the password?](#how-to-reset-the-password) - [Should I run the Monkey continuously?](#should-i-run-the-monkey-continuously) - [Which queries does Monkey perform to the Internet exactly?](#which-queries-does-monkey-perform-to-the-internet-exactly) - [Where can I find the log files of the Monkey and the Monkey Island, and how can I read them?](#where-can-i-find-the-log-files-of-the-monkey-and-the-monkey-island-and-how-can-i-read-them) @@ -35,6 +36,23 @@ If you want to see what has changed between versions, refer to the [releases pag The Monkey shuts off either when it can't find new victims, or when it has exceeded the quota of victims as defined in the configuration. +## How to reset the password? + +On your first access of Monkey Island server, you'll be prompted to create an account. If you forgot the credentials you + entered or just want to change them, you need to manually alter the `server_config.json` file. On Linux, this file is + located on `/var/monkey/monkey_island/cc/server_config.json`. On windows, it's based on your install directory (typically + `C:\Program Files\Guardicore\Monkey Island\monkey_island\cc\server_config.json`). Reset the contents of this file + leaving the **deployment option unchanged** (it might be "vmware" or "linux" in your case): + +```json +{ + "server_config": "password", + "deployment": "windows" +} +``` + Then reset the Island process (`sudo systemctl restart monkey-island.service` for linux, restart program for windows). + Finally, go to the Island's URL and create a new account. + ## Should I run the Monkey continuously? Yes! This will allow you to verify that no new security issues were identified by the Monkey since the last time you ran it.