The FortiGate 30D, while now a legacy model, remains a workhorse for small offices and lab environments. However, there comes a time in every admin's life when a "clean slate" is necessary—whether you’ve inherited a locked device, misconfigured a complex VLAN, or are prepping the unit for decommissioning.
Reboot the device and press when prompted to enter the configuration menu. Select the option to Format Flash .
Always remember to download a backup of your configuration ( config.conf ) before performing a reset if you plan on migrating settings to a new unit! fortigate 30d factory reset full
Connect to your FortiGate using a terminal emulator (like PuTTY or Tera Term). Log in with your admin credentials. Type the following command: execute factoryreset
Hold it for approximately . You should see the status LEDs flash or cycle. Release the button and wait for the unit to reboot. Method 3: The "Maintainer" Account (For Lost Passwords) The FortiGate 30D, while now a legacy model,
Password: bcpb followed by the of your device (e.g., bcpbFGT30DXXXXXX ). Note: The Serial Number must be in all caps.
The unit will reboot. Once the status light stabilizes, it is back to factory defaults. Method 2: The Physical Reset Button Select the option to Format Flash
If you still have administrative access to the device (via SSH or the Console port), this is the cleanest and fastest method.