Created on 07-02-2009 10:58 AM Edited on 01-02-2025 07:52 AM By Jean-Philippe_P
Description
This article describes how to delete or rename the default 'admin' user.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
To delete or rename the default admin account:
Now log in using the new account and delete or rename the 'admin' user.
It is not possible to change the password on an account without knowing the old password.
It is not possible to disable local admin users.
In case of lost passwords for all admin users, refer to this document Technical Tip: Resetting a lost admin password - Fortinet Community.
Related article:
Technical Tip : How to prevent brute force attempts to a FortiGate administrator account login
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