What is your default cloud instance username?

Note: This article relates to a product currently in beta testing.

A default instance username is the pre-configured user account provided by the operating system when creating an instance. This user has full root privileges, allowing you to access, manage, and configure the instance.

Below is a table for the default usernames for the different operating systems:

OS Name Default Username
AlmaLinux almalinux
CentOS 9
cloud-user
Debian debian
Ubuntu ubuntu
Assist Note

It is recommended that you create your own users and remove or disable the default user account. This practice enhances security and follows the principle of least privilege.