Change the administrator password

The first time you log into FortiDeceptor you will be prompted to change the administrator password. Passwords must be 8-60 characters long, and contain only upper/lower-case letters, numbers and special characters !#$%().

Due to a higher level of password encryption introduced in version 5.2.0, users upgrading from v5.1.0 to v5.2.0 will be prompted to change their password.

To change the password of the logged in administrator:

1. In the FortiDeceptor banner at the top, click the username and select Change Password.
2. Change the password and click OK.

To change the administrator password in the Administrators page:

1. Go to System > Administrators.
2. Select an administrator and click Edit.
3. Change the password and click OK.

To change the administrator password with the CLI:

Run the following command:

passwd

Example:

> passwd                                                                                                                                              
Old password: *************                                                                                                                           
New password: *************                                                                                                                           
Confirm password: *************                                                                                                                       
Successfully changed password, please re-login with the new password.