Fortinet FortiGate — Default Password
Default username and password for the Fortinet FortiGate: admin / (blank). Learn how to log in at 192.168.1.99 and how to change the default credentials.
Admin web UI and CLI; recent firmware forces a password change on first login.
| Username | Password | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
admin | (blank / none) | Web UI | Default GUI login on the management interface. |
admin | (blank / none) | SSH | Same credentials on the CLI. |
maintainer | pbcpbn(add-serial-number) | Serial | Administrator — You must have physical access to the system. |
(blank / none) | bcpb(serial number of the firewall) | Serial | Administrator |
maintainer | admin | Console | Admin |
maintainer | bcpb+serial# | Console | Admin — serial# has to be in caps |
admin | (blank / none) | Telnet | Admin |
- Default IP
- 192.168.1.99
- Source
- vendor manual
Responsible use
This database lists publicly documented default credentials so administrators can find and change them. Only use these on systems you own or are authorized to test.