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:

1. In the login window, enter your user name.
2. Click Login.

   

   A prompt appears to change the password.
3. Enter the following information:
   1. The current password in the Old Password field
   2. The new password in the New Password field
   3. Re-enter the new password in the Confirmation Password field
4. Click OK.

   

   The login window appears.
5. Enter your user name and new password.
6. 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 !

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