FortiAuthenticator
FortiAuthenticator provides access management and single sign on.
Wallerson
Staff
Staff
Article Id 263254
Description This article describes the steps to enable password change for local users.
Scope FortiAuthenticator v6.3+, v6.4+, v6.5+.
Solution

In this example, the local user 'admin2' is allowed to change the password on the next logon.

 

The procedure is the same for the roles of Administrator and Sponsor.

 

  1. Enable the option 'Force password change on next logon':
 

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     2. Try to log in on FortiAuthenticator initial page:

 

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     3. The password change page is displayed. Just type a new password and select Ok:

 

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After that, the new password can be used.

 

For the User role, an additional step is required. The password will be changed via Self-Service Portal, this role cannot login via the initial page:

 

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     4. Create a new Portal:

 

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     5. Create the Self-Service portal policy:

 

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     6. Define the policy name, take note of the URL, and select the Portal name:

 

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     7. Select the local realm, select Next and then Save and exit:

 

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     8. Make sure the Ghest Portal option is enabled in the FortiAuthenticator interface:

 

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     9. Access the Self-Service URL and type the username and password:

 

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     10. Change the password:

 

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