Fortinet (FortiGate) Router Login & Default Passwords
Default logins, initial provisioning, and FortiOS configuration for Fortinet FortiGate enterprise firewalls.
admin Fortinet (FortiGate) models
Select any model below to view technical specs, port configuration, and setup guide
| Hardware Model | Username | Password | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set during init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set on init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set on init) | ||
| admin | Empty (or set on init) | ||
| admin | (blank) |
How to log in to your Fortinet (FortiGate) router
- 1 Connect your PC Ethernet cable to FortiGate Port 1.
- 2 Set static IP on your PC: 192.168.1.100, Netmask: 255.255.255.0.
- 3 Open https://192.168.1.99 in your web browser.
- 4 Log in with Username: admin and leave the password blank.
If you forgot your customized admin password or cannot reach the web portal, locate the physical RESET pinhole button on the back of your Fortinet (FortiGate) router. While powered on, press and hold the button with a paperclip for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED begins flashing. Release the button and wait 2 minutes for the unit to reboot with factory default credentials (User: admin / Pass: (blank)).