Reset local switch admin password

Reset the admin password on a Sophos switch using the CLI from Sophos Central.

To reset the admin password, do as follows:

1. Sign in to Sophos Central.
2. Go to My Products > Switches > Switches.

3. Using the checkbox, select the switch you want to reset the admin password on.

   

4. Click Run commands.

   

5. Enter the following commands:

   config terminal
   username admin password <Enter Password> confirm-password <Enter Password> privilege 15
   exit
   save
   

   Make sure to replace <Enter Password> with your own password.

   

6. Click Execute.

   

A task is created to push the commands to your switch. To check the progress, click the switch serial number and go to Task queue.