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Administration Guide

Component Authentication

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Component Authentication

In order to install, upgrade or uninstall a Collector, you must supply the Aggregator password. The Aggregator password is the same for all Collectors in the FortiEDR system. This password is defined when you configure the FortiEDR Central Manager Server and console.

If you forget the Aggregator password, you can use the COMPONENT AUTHENTICATION option to retrieve it.

To retrieve the Aggregator password:
  1. Click the TOOLS link in the left pane.
  2. In the COMPONENT AUTHENTICATION area, click the Display button. The following window displays, showing the retrieved password.

Component Authentication

In order to install, upgrade or uninstall a Collector, you must supply the Aggregator password. The Aggregator password is the same for all Collectors in the FortiEDR system. This password is defined when you configure the FortiEDR Central Manager Server and console.

If you forget the Aggregator password, you can use the COMPONENT AUTHENTICATION option to retrieve it.

To retrieve the Aggregator password:
  1. Click the TOOLS link in the left pane.
  2. In the COMPONENT AUTHENTICATION area, click the Display button. The following window displays, showing the retrieved password.