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Greetings to all, can someone explain to me what is a custom Password?

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@TIM517,

 

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

 

A custom password simply means a password that is created by the user (you, in other words), rather than one that is automatically generated or pre-assigned by HP or the system.

 

In HP printer setup context, a custom password is often used for:

 

  • Printer Embedded Web Server (EWS) access

  • Administrator or security settings

  • Wi-Fi or network configuration

  • HP Smart / setup security prompts

 

Key points:

 

  • You choose the password yourself.

  • It must meet any stated requirements (minimum length, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.).

  • It is different from default passwords like "admin" or a factory-set PIN.

  • If forgotten, recovery usually requires a reset of the printer or settings.

 

In short: "Custom password" means "a password you make and set yourself."

 

I can respond more precisely if you provide me with the exact HP printer model or setup screen you are referring to.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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