The is end-of-life (EOL) and no longer receives firmware updates or support from Fortinet (since ~2019). While a factory reset still works, be aware:
Once the reset is complete and the unit reboots, use these credentials to log back in:
Unplug the power cable from the FortiGate 30D, wait 5 seconds, and plug it back in. fortigate 30d factory reset full
If you cannot access the GUI after the reset, try using a different browser (Chrome or Firefox are recommended) or clear your browser cache, as the old SSL certificate cached by your browser may cause a secure connection error.
The Complete Guide to FortiGate 30D Factory Reset Performing a full factory reset on a FortiGate 30D firewall restores the device to its original out-of-the-box settings. This process wipes all custom configurations, firewall policies, IP addresses, and administrator passwords. Whether you are troubleshooting a catastrophic error, locked out of your device, or preparing the hardware for decommissioning, this guide covers every method available. Prerequisites and Preparation The is end-of-life (EOL) and no longer receives
| Aspect | Result | |--------|--------| | All firewall policies | Completely erased | | User accounts | Removed (only default admin remains) | | Custom certificates | Deleted | | Routing configurations | Reset to defaults | | VPN configurations | Removed | | Log files | All existing logs erased; only new logs generated after restart will be available | | Firmware version | Unchanged | | Management IP | 192.168.1.99 | | SSH access | Enabled | | HTTPS access | Enabled |
When prompted with "This operation will reset the system to factory default! Do you want to continue? (y/n)", type The Complete Guide to FortiGate 30D Factory Reset
Log in using the username admin . Leave the password field completely empty and click Login .