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Forgot Username, reinstall prompts login again - Tom Dude - 2024-03-08
I tried to access my server and it asked for a username and password, which I don't remember making. I tried finding the logs folder because I read you can see your username there, but I couldn't find it (it wasn't in the install directory). I then uninstalled Jellyfin through windows and reinstalled it. However, it asked me for my username and password again. Is there a way I can just reset my login details? I'm on Windows 11 and it is not installed as a service.
EDIT: I found the logs. They contain no username, so I am once again stuck.
RE: Forgot Username, reinstall prompts login again - TheDreadPirate - 2024-03-09
Stop Jellyfin then edit this file
C:\ProgramData\Jellyfin\Server\config\system.xml
There will be a line near the top that is called IsStartupWizardComplete. Switch that from true to false. Start Jellyfin. It will walk you through the initial setup and allow you to re-create the admin account name and password. Skip the rest of the steps.