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Tech415
Aug 09, 2019Aspirant
Cannot log into Linux console
Running latest OS6.10.1
I want to log into Linux console to troubleshoot log files. Connected monitor to HDMI out. Connected keyboard to rear USB port.
Enabled SSH in GUI.
I get the login prompt. I enter username (same as web login). I enter password. (Same as web login.)
Screen flashes a message (cannot read it). and returns to the Login prompt.
If I try entering the incorrect password, I get a msg. Incorrect password, so I know I am using the correct password.
Any suggestions?
Username root, password same as the ReadyNAS admin account.
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- schumakuGuru - Experienced User
Username root, password same as the ReadyNAS admin account.
- Tech415Aspirant
thanks. Now that I am in, I need to access my logs. i cannot download them using the UI. sorry but i do not know Linux.
I think my volume might be filling or maybe errors. Nothng shows in the UI logs.
- StephenBGuru - Experienced User
Tech415 wrote:I think my volume might be filling or maybe errors. Nothng shows in the UI logs.
Did you download the log zip file from the log page in the admin web ui? If not, then start there.
You'll need to use journalctl to access the logs. There's a lot of stuff there, so you might find it easier to search for specific stuff
# journalctl --no-pager | grep -i 'search string'
For example you can use 'btrfs' as the search string to look for file system errors.
Google on "journalctl" to find more options.
Tech415 wrote:I think my volume might be filling or maybe errors.
Why are you thinking that? Can you give us more info on the symptoms you are seeing?
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