Description
This document explains how to delete or rename the default 'admin' user.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
To delete or rename the default admin account:
- Log in using the 'admin' account.
- Create a new admin user via System -> Administrators -> Create New ->Administrator.
- Fill in the needed fields.
- As Administrator Profile choose 'super_admin'.
- Save.
- Log in using the new account and delete or rename the 'admin' user. A password cannot be changed on an account without knowing the old password. It is not possible to disable local admin users.
