NetStacksNetStacks

Authentication Problems

Troubleshoot login and authentication issues.

SSH Authentication

Password Authentication Failed

  • Verify username and password are correct
  • Check if account is locked on the device
  • Verify password hasn't expired

Key Authentication Failed

  • Verify public key is in device's authorized_keys
  • Check key permissions (private key should be 600)
  • Verify key type is supported by device
  • Check if passphrase is correct

Web UI Login

Can't Log In to Admin UI

  • Verify username and password
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Check if account is disabled
  • Verify Controller is running: check health endpoint

Session Expires Quickly

  • Check session timeout in Settings
  • Verify system time is synchronized

LDAP/OIDC Issues

LDAP Login Fails

  • Verify LDAP server is reachable
  • Check bind DN credentials
  • Verify user filter matches your users
  • Check LDAP logs on the server

OIDC Login Fails

  • Verify callback URL matches OIDC configuration
  • Check client ID and secret
  • Verify scopes are configured correctly
  • Check OIDC provider logs