A guide to accessing .storage which is hidden

Installation Home Assistant OS
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Can someone give me detailed instructions on accessing the hidden files in “.storage” ?
I just got a brand new HA Blue and in the process of getting it going I somehow have the wrong username and password. Instructions under Authentication - Home Assistant
mention deleting some files from .storage but nobody gives details on how to do it.
Unfortunately SSH is not turned on by default and so I cannot access the unit through SSH.
I tried the idea of opening the unit and connecting through USB but the HA Blue says “Failed to launch petitboot, dropping to a shell”
Any workaround would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Just install SMB add-on and enable viewing hidden files in file explorer.

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Thanks for replying. Honestly not sure what SMB is. Server Message Block (SMB) protocol ?
I only have access to the HA command line by plugging in a keyboard and monitor. Are you saying that SMB is needed in order for the PC to connect up to the HA Blue through the USB port?

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Same here, I am simply trying to access the .storage folder but it is impossible for non-coders. All I am trying to achieve is access my IP addresses of my devices in the “core.device_registry” file, since HASS does not show this information anywhere in the GUI.

Even my router shows all sorts of IDs (ESP number, IP, MAC, name aso). Nowhere to be found in HASS. I am wondering, how do normal people keep their devices organized? I am not asking for a complex cloud diagram, just a simple list with essential information listed with each devices (IP, MAC, Netrwork name, ESP ID aso). Just very basic stuff.

Opening the .storage folder has so many hurdles that I am about to give up (and on Homeassistant in general). I guess HASS is not meant as a consumer platform, but is still very much a playground for coders.

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The file editor addon allows you to access .storage
You have to remove .storage in the configuration options of the addon >>> ignore pattern.
file editor

“core.device_registry” doesn’t generally store IP addresses.

settings > system > network        << shows Host IP

Also available here

YourHAaccessIP:port/hassio/system/info

eg
homeassitant:8123/hassio/system/info

No idea why this page was omitted from settings. You can make a custom side button if you want it back

in configuration.yaml

panel_custom:
  - name: ha_system
    sidebar_title: System Info
    sidebar_icon: mdi:cog
    js_url: /api/hassio/app/entrypoint.js
    url_path: "hassio/system/info"
    embed_iframe: true
    require_admin: true
    config:
      ingress: core_configurator

Per device is abit different… it depends on the device integration, some do provide sensors for IP and mac addresses

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