Universal Robots uses different passwords to secure various functions of your robot. When first using the robot, or after updating the robot's operating system, you may be required to reset the passwords.
In this article, you'll learn:
Terminology
Before we start, let's review some terminology used in this article.
Term | Definition |
Administrator Password | Use this password to change the security configuration of the system, including network access. The Admin password is used for the root user account on the Linux system running on the robot, which may be needed in some network use cases such as SSH or SFTP. |
Operational Mode Password | Use this password to switch between Manual Mode and Automatic Mode. May also be referred to as the Operator Password. |
Safety Password | Use this password to change or apply safety settings. |
Automatic Mode |
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Manual Mode |
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Icon on teach pendant that indicates the robot is in Automatic Mode and can only perform certain functions.
Icon on teach pendant that indicates the robot is in Manual Mode and gives the human operator more control.How to Manage Passwords in PolyScope 5
In 2025, Universal Robot's introduced PolyScope X, a new major version to their operating system as a successor to PolyScope 5. PolyScope X requires new controller hardware. This section is specific to PolyScope 5.
Administrator Password
This password cannot be reset if forgotten. Keep a copy of it in a safe place. If locked out, the robot's SD card must be reflashed with risk of data loss.
On the teach pendant at the top-right, tap
to open the menu.
Tap Settings.
In the Password section, choose Admin.
For Current password, enter your current password if one has been set. Otherwise, use the default password of either
easybotorbeaconbot. Enter your preferred password in the New password and Confirm new password fields, then tap Apply.
Operator Password
On the teach pendant at the top-right, tap
to open the menu.
Tap Settings.
In the Password section, choose Mode.
For Current password, enter your current password if one has been set. Otherwise, use the default password
operator. Enter your preferred password in the New password and Confirm new password fields, then tap Apply.
Safety Password
On the teach pendant at the top-right, tap
to open the menu.
Tap Settings.
In the Password section, choose Safety.
For Current password, enter your current password if one has been set. Otherwise, use the default password
ursafe. Enter your preferred password in the New password and Confirm new password fields, then tap Apply.
How to Manage Passwords in PolyScope X
In 2025, Universal Robot's introduced PolyScope X, a new major version to their operating system as a successor to PolyScope 5. PolyScope X requires new controller hardware. This section is specific to PolyScope X.
Administrator Password
This password cannot be reset if forgotten. Keep a copy of it in a safe place. If locked out, the robot's SD card must be reflashed with risk of data loss.
On the teach pendant at the top-left, tap
to open the menu, then tap Settings.
In the Password section, choose Admin.
For Current password, enter your current password if one has been set. Otherwise, use the default password of either
easybotorbeaconbot. Enter your preferred password in the New password and Confirm new password fields, then tap Change password.
Operator Password
On the teach pendant at the top-left, tap
to open the menu, then tap Settings.
In the Password section, choose Operational Mode.
For Current password, enter your current password if one has been set. Otherwise, use the default password
operator. Enter your preferred password in the New password and Confirm new password fields, then tap Change password.
Safety Password
On the teach pendant at the top-left, tap
to open the menu, then tap Settings.
In the Password section, choose Safety.
For Current password, enter your current password if one has been set. Otherwise, use the default password
ursafe. Enter your preferred password in the New password and Confirm new password fields, then tap Change password.
