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

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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.

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.

Go to System > Status.

Select Restore Factory Defaults.

Select OK to confirm.

The FortiGate unit restarts with the configuration that it had when it was first powered on.

Reconnect 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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