Reset Configuration or Passwords
The options on the Reset Configuration or Passwords tab let you delete the passwords of the shell users. In addition, you can execute a factory reset, and you can reset the system ID of Sophos UTM.
Reset System Passwords
Executing the Reset System Passwords Now function will reset the passwords of the following users:
In addition, to halt the system, select the Shutdown system afterwards option.
Security Note – The next person connecting to the WebAdmin will be presented an Admin Password Setup dialog window. Thus, after resetting the passwords, you should usually quickly log out, reload the page in your browser, and set a new admin password.
Besides, shell access will not be possible anymore until you set new shell passwords on the Management > System Settings > Shell Access tab.
Factory Reset
The factory reset function resets Sophos UTM back to the default configuration. It deletes the following data:
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System configuration
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Web filter cache
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Logs and reporting data
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Databases
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Update packages
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Licenses
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Certificates
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Passwords
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High availability status
The Sophos UTM version number remains the same and all firmware and pattern updates that were installed are retained.
Note: Sophos UTM will shut down once a factory reset has been initiated.
UTM ID Reset
With the Reset UTM ID Now function you reset the system ID of Sophos UTM to a new, random value.
Note – If a Sophos UTM is connected to Sophos UTM Manager, and you reset its Sophos UTM system ID, Sophos UTM will connect as a new device. If necessary, you can merge the two devices.