Cutmate | 23 Installation Password

CutMate 23 is the latest version of the CutMate CNC controller software, offering enhanced UI, real‑time monitoring, and tighter security. One of the first things you’ll encounter after a fresh install is the Installation Password – a security measure that protects the configuration and prevents unauthorized changes.

This guide walks you through:

| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | “Invalid password” on login after upgrade | Upgrade copied the old hash but the UI still expects a new password format (v2). | Run the Password Migration Tool located at C:\Program Files\CutMate\tools\pw_migrate.exe. | | Password reset utility fails with Access Denied | Running without admin privileges. | Right‑click → Run as administrator. | | Password field masked but not accepting characters (e.g., special symbols) | Keyboard layout switched (e.g., US → UK). | Verify keyboard layout in Windows Settings → Time & Language → Language. | | Forgotten password and no admin rights on the PC | No local admin account. | Boot into Safe Mode, log in as built‑in Administrator, then run the reset utility. | | After password change, other users lose access to certain panels | Permissions were tied to the previous password hash (rare). | Re‑assign roles in Settings → Users or restart the service (net stop cutmate && net start cutmate). |

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Search your email archives (including spam/junk folders) for:

Tip: Record the password in your organization’s password manager (e.g., Bitwarden, LastPass). Do not write it on paper that can be lost.

When entering the Cutmate 23 installation password, users often encounter errors. Here is how to fix them:

| Error Message | Possible Cause | Solution | |----------------|----------------|----------| | "Invalid Installation Password" | Typo or wrong password for the Site Code | Re-enter carefully. Use copy-paste if possible. Ensure no extra spaces. | | "Site Code Mismatch" | You changed hardware (HDD, NIC, or RAM) | Re-request a password with the new Site Code. | | "Password Expired" | Some trial passwords have a date limit | Purchase a permanent license or request an extension. | | "Network License Not Found" | You entered a node-locked password instead of a network one | Ensure you are using the correct license type. | | Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |

Locate any proof of purchase. This includes:

If the admin password is lost, the only supported method is a local reset (no cloud recovery). Follow these steps:

Security Note: The reset utility can be used by anyone with local admin rights. Ensure physical security of the workstation, or disable the utility after the reset by removing execute permissions (icacls "CutMate_ResetPassword.exe" /deny *S-1-5-32-544:*).