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Tech415's avatar
Tech415
Aspirant
Aug 09, 2019
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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?

 

 

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    Username root, password same as the ReadyNAS admin account.

    • Tech415's avatar
      Tech415
      Aspirant

      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.

       

      • StephenB's avatar
        StephenB
        Guru - 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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