Technical Tip: How to change the FortiGate administrator password

Description

This article describes how to change the FortiGate administrator password.

Scope

FortiGate.

Solution

To change the FortiGate administrator password:

1. Go to System -> Administrators.
2. Select the admin name and then Edit.
3. Select the 'Change Password' icon next to the administrator account desired to be changed the password for.
4. Enter and confirm the new password.
5. Select OK.

To change the admin password on the CLI:

config system admin
    edit admin
        set password <new-password>
    end

See the FortiGate online for more information about configuring FortiGate administrator accounts, or the 'System Admin' chapter of the FortiGate Administration Guide: System