---
title: "Resetting a CTERA Edge Filer to its Default Settings"
slug: "resetting-a-ctera-edge-filer-to-its-default-settings-4-1-1-1-1"
tags: ["Edge Filer", "Gateway", "Filer", "7.13"]
updated: 2026-05-27T11:36:38Z
published: 2026-05-27T11:36:38Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/resetting-a-ctera-edge-filer-to-its-default-settings-4-1-1-1-1"
---

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# Resetting a CTERA Edge Filer to its Default Settings

You can reset the CTERA Edge Filer to its factory default settings. This action does not reset the version, which is taken from the CTERA Portal.

**Warning**

This action erases all of your passwords and settings, and you will need to reconfigure the CTERA Edge Filer. To reconfigure, run the setup wizard, described in [Initial CTERA Edge Filer Setup](/v1/docs/initial-ctera-edge-filer-setup-5-1-1-1-1).

**To reset the CTERA Edge Filer to its default settings via the user interface:**

1. In the **Configuration** view, select **System > Configuration Tools** in the navigation pane.  

The **Configuration Tools** page is displayed.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-9MY2JBRQ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A34%3A45Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A34%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=XY0mHFiSAoVesIA9U4ppIwGdbQhc9NqJlVYHkWCggm8%3D)
2. Click **Reset to Defaults**.  

A confirmation message is displayed.
3. Click **Reset to Defaults**.

The CTERA Edge Filer is reset to its default settings, and the initial **Login** page is displayed.

To reconfigure the CTERA Edge Filer, run the setup wizard, described in [Initial CTERA Edge Filer Setup](/v1/docsinitial-ctera-edge-filer-setup-5-1-1-1).