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What is the default password for the 'root' user on the Apple TV?

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iClarified
iClarified • March 5, 2017 at 8:39pm
When logging into an Apple TV via SSH, what is the default password assigned to the root user account?

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iClarified
iClarified • March 5, 2017 at 8:53pm
The default password for the root user on an Apple TV is alpine. This is the same default password used for most Apple mobile devices, including the iPhone and iPad. If you have enabled SSH access on your Apple TV, it is a good security practice to change this password immediately to prevent unauthorized access. You can change it by logging in via terminal and using the passwd command.
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