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kepler22b
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Lost passowrd Fortigate 200F

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.

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salemneaz
Staff
Staff

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/19704...

 

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-...

Salem
kepler22b

Is there an easier way?

ndumaj

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

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sw2090
SuperUser
SuperUser

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.

 

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CSOS
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hi @kepler22b ,

 

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

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