Advanced users already logged into the Command Line Interface (CLI).
The system will warn you that all configurations will be deleted and ask for confirmation. Type y and press Enter.
Once your FortiGate 30D successfully reboots after a factory reset, all custom rules, interfaces, and credentials are gone. Use the following default parameters to regain access:
This operation will revert all configuration settings to factory defaults. Do you want to continue? (y/n)y Use code with caution. fortigate 30d factory reset full
Resetting helps clear "conserve mode" issues caused by high memory or CPU utilization from complex, outdated policies. Modern Limitations: Reviews from the Fortinet Community
Once reset, the FortiGate 30D reverts to its default administrative username, which is admin . There is no default password (leave the password field blank).
Find the or System Configuration line item. Advanced users already logged into the Command Line
The device will immediately reboot with its default settings.
If your only goal is to reset a lost administrator password but you want to lose your entire configuration, you can use the "maintainer" account feature. This requires a physical console cable connection.
This method is useful if you are locked out of the device. The 30D has a small pinhole reset button, typically located on the back panel near the power connector. Power Cycle : Unplug the power, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in. The "30-Second Window" Once your FortiGate 30D successfully reboots after a
Connect to the FortiGate CLI.
BIOS> exec factoryreset
Verify that your computer's static IP is correctly set and that you are not using a dynamic DHCP address. Ensure the Link LED on the connected FortiGate switch port is lit. If HTTPS fails, try accessing via HTTP ( http://192.168.1.99 ).