FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
This article describes how to change the admin password on the FortiGate for all managed FortiSwitch units.
Scope
FortiGate
FortiSwitch
Solution
By default, each FortiSwitch has an admin account without a password. To replace the admin passwords for all FortiSwitch units managed by a FortiGate, use the following commands from the FortiGate CLI:
#config switch-controller switch-profile
#edit default
#set login-passwd-override {enable | disable}
#set login-passwd <password>
#next
#end
If you had already applied a profile with the override enabled and the password set and then decide to remove the admin password, you need to apply a profile with the override enabled and no password set; otherwise, your previously set password will remain in the FortiSwitch.
