CLI Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

Administration mode commands
Process
Type a space, then the text of the current password
after the command.
When you press , a “New password:”
prompt is displayed, at which you can type the
new password, using between 6 and 20 characters.
NOTE
ALERT: Please note that no text will appear on-screen as
you type.
When you press to submit the new
password text, a “Reconfirm password:” prompt is
displayed. Retype the same text (during which no
text will appear on-screen.)
When you press , the new password will
be confirmed and stored in the appliance, then
immediately put into effect.
Example
WG(admin)#passwd:
New password: *
# Remember, no text will appear when you type.
Reconfirm password: *
Password change completed!
WG(admin)#
NOTE
Remember to write the new password down and store the
note in a safe place. If you forget the password and lose the
note, contact WatchGuard for assistance.
reboot command
WG#admin
WG(admin)#reboot
Effect
Shuts down, then restarts this WatchGuard Firebox
Vclass security appliance. You will be
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