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Introduction:  Have you received demo databases from someone? But you do not have the credentials? Read below to find the details. Pre-requisites:  NAV / Business Central OnPermise Demonstration:  NOTE: This step is not recommended for Production Server unless you explicitly need to do so. If you do not have Users in NAV/ Business Central, by default will allow you to add yourself as Administrator. This is needed if you migrate your database from one server to another outside of your AD. 1. Take SQL Backup: You can take SQL Backup by visiting SSMS > Right Click on DB > Tasks > Back Up > Select the File. Once you complete the wizard, your SQL backup file will be created. 2. Clear User Data using SQL Script: You can clear the Users, clear User Personalization, clear Metadata, and other tables USE [YOUR DB NAME] GO delete from [dbo].[User] delete from [dbo].[Access Control] delete from [dbo].[User Property] delete from [dbo].[Page Data Personalization] delete from [dbo].[User