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kepler22b
kepler22b
Explorer
November 5, 2024
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Lost passowrd Fortigate 200F

  • November 5, 2024
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Hi, I have problem with reseting FGT 200F.

 

FortiGate-200F login:

username: maintainer

pass: bcpbFG200FT*********

not works, I receive message "Login incorrect"

 

When I press button, it just goes reload.

I don't have forticloud.

 

How can I reset it?

please help.

Best answer by salemneaz

Hi,

It is this article that we follow to reset the password,

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Resetting-a-lost-admin-password/ta-p/197045

 

but if the maintainer is not working then there is no other option then to format the flash and reload the Image using a tftp server

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Formatting-and-loading-FortiGate-firmware-image/ta-p/197617

3 replies

salemneaz
Staff
salemneazAnswer
Staff
November 5, 2024

Hi,

It is this article that we follow to reset the password,

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Resetting-a-lost-admin-password/ta-p/197045

 

but if the maintainer is not working then there is no other option then to format the flash and reload the Image using a tftp server

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Formatting-and-loading-FortiGate-firmware-image/ta-p/197617

    kepler22b
    kepler22bAuthor
    Explorer
    November 6, 2024

    Is there an easier way?

    ndumaj
    Staff
    ndumaj
    Staff
    November 6, 2024

    Hello @kepler22b 

    As Salem said, if the maintainer is not working (or is disabled) then there is no other option then to format the flash and reload the Image using a tftp server.
    Keep in mind that you need to log in to with the maintainer user in 60 sec once the FGT is booted.

    BR

      sw2090
      SuperUser
      sw2090
      SuperUser
      November 5, 2024

      As long as you FortiGate does have a reset button you can factory reset it with it:

      just unplug powerchord. Press AND hold the button while powering the FGT back on. 

       

      Plus you always have the option to format flash and reload the image via tfp. This however requires a valid firmware image, serial console access and a tftp server.

       

      CSOS
      CSOS
      Explorer
      November 6, 2024

      hi @kepler22b ,

       

      but dont forget before use tftp server for image updated, keep backup on your firewall

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