Password change prompt on first login 6.2.1
This new feature forces a password change when the administrator logs in after a factory reset or new image installation. The administrator password remains empty for a new device.
To change the administrator password after a factory reset or new image installation:
- In the login window, enter your user name.
- Click Login.
A prompt appears to change the password. - Enter the following information:
- The current password in the Old Password field
- The new password in the New Password field
- Re-enter the new password in the Confirmation Password field
- Click OK.
The login window appears. - Enter your user name and new password.
- Click Login.
Sample CLI
FortiWiFi-51E login: admin Password: You are forced to change your password, please input a new password. New Password:****** Confirm Password:****** Welcome !
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The administrator can unset the password to keep using the empty password. |
To unset the password using the CLI:
config system admin edit admin unset password <current_password> end end