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Backing up system settings System status
Backing up system settings
You can back up system settings by downloading them to a text file on the
management computer:
1Go to System > Status.
2Select System Settings Backup.
3Select Backup System Settings.
4Type a name and location for the file.
The system settings file is backed up to the management computer.
5Select Return to go back to the Status page.
Restoring system settings
You can restore system settings by uploading a previously downloaded system
settings text file:
1Go to System > Status.
2Select System Settings Restore.
3Enter the path and filename of the system settings file, or select Browse and locate
the file.
4Select OK to restore the system settings file to the FortiGate unit.
The FortiGate unit restarts, loading the new system settings.
5Reconnect to the web-based manager and review your configuration to confirm that
the uploaded system settings have taken effect.
Restoring system settings to factory defaults
Use the following procedure to restore system settings to the values set at the factory.
This procedure does not change the firmware version or the antivirus or attack
definitions.
1Go to System > Status.
2Select Restore Factory Defaults.
3Select OK to confirm.
The FortiGate unit restarts with the configuration that it had when it was first powered
on.
4Reconnect to the web-based manager and review the system configuration to confirm
that it has been reset to the default settings.
To restore your system settings, see “Restoring system settings” on page 108.
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Caution: This procedure deletes all changes that you have made to the FortiGate configuration
and reverts the system to its original configuration, including resetting interface addresses.