Change the NGFW Engine root password

The password for access to the NGFW Engine command line can be changed remotely through the Management Client.

The user account for accessing the command line is always root. Alternatively, if you remember the old password, you can change the password when logged on to the node.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

  1. Select Home.
  2. Browse to Engines, then expand the nodes of the engine for which you want to change the root password.
  3. Right-click a node, then select Commands > Change Password.
  4. Enter the new password in both fields, then click OK.
    The new password is effective immediately.