FortiGate
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.
pdabhade
Staff
Staff
Article Id 361165
Description This article describes an understanding of IPsec pre-shared key error 'New psksecret must conform to the password policy enforced on this device'.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

While configuring the IPsec pre-shared key from the CLI, if gets an error 'New psksecret must conform to the password policy enforced on this device'.

 

IPSec_PSK_error.png

 

 This error is due to the password policy configured for IPsec under GUI System -> Settings -> Password Policy.

 Make sure the preshared key meets password policy criteria.

 

password_policy.png

 

See more information about Password Policy configuration in the following documentation: Password policy.