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How to reset the password of a Fortinet FortiGate firewall.


Connect to the firewall via the Console port on the back of the unit. This is done either by an Seriel cable or a RJ-45 to Seriel cabel.
Start HyperTrm.exe (Hyber Terminal)

Connect to the firewall using the following parameter

Baud 9600
8Bit
None
1
None



Type in the username: maintainer
The password is bcpb + The serienumber of the firewall (remember CAPS letters)



config system admin
edit admin
set password
end

Now you are all done. Enjoy your regained acces to the Firewall.