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FACTORY DEFAULTS
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The firewall configuration can be reset back to the one that shipped with the currently installed DefenseBolt distribution by visiting **Diagnostics > Factory Defaults.** A reminder of some of the defaults is printed on the **Factory Defaults** page.

By clicking **Yes**, the configuration will be defaulted, and the system rebooted.

A factory reset may also be performed from the console menu either via VGA or serial, or by SSH as the admin or root user. Choose the menu option for factory reset and then confirm the action.

On ALIX embedded units, as well as SG series platforms from store.pfsense.org, the reset button may be depressed with a paperclip or other small object during the boot sequence. Hold the button in until the lights turn off. The unit will reset the configuration to factory defaults and reboot again with that default configuration.

.. NOTE:: This does not remove any changes made to the file system, it only changes the configuration. Installed package binaries would be left in place.