Trigger a Config Reset using the CLI

You can trigger a Config Reset using two different commands: system factory-erase or revert.

system factory-erase: Revert all of the configuration settings.

Note The reset behavior, if configured, will determine what type of erase occurs (Config Reset, Keep Known-Working APNs, or Factory Reset).
revert: Revert certain sections of the configuration settings depending on where in the configuration hierarchy the command is executed and whether the optional path parameter is used.

Revert all configuration changes to the default settings using the system factory-erase command

At the CLI prompt, type system factory-erase.
A confirmation message appears.
Type yes to confirm that you want all configuration settings reverted to the default configuration settings.
On the keyboard, press Enter.
The device automatically reboots to perform the Config Reset.
Note The reset behavior, if configured, will determine what type of erase occurs (Config Reset, Keep Known-Working APNs, or Factory Reset).

Revert all configuration changes to the default settings using the revert command

CAUTION! The revert command returns all changes to the default configuration, not just unsaved changes.

Tip After executing this command, you must save the configuration changes by using the save command. You can also discard the configuration changes by using the cancel command.

To discard all configuration changes and revert to default settings, use the revert command at the config prompt without the optional path parameter:

At the config prompt, enter revert:
```
(config)> revert
(config)>
```
Set the password for the admin user prior to saving the changes:
```
(config)> auth user admin password pwd
(config)>
```
Save the configuration and apply the change.
```
(config)> save
Configuration saved.
>
```
Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.

Revert a subset of configuration changes to the default setting using the revert command

CAUTION! The revert command returns all changes to the default configuration, not just unsaved changes.

Tip After executing this command, you must save the configuration changes by using the save command. You can also discard the configuration changes by using the cancel command.

There are two methods to revert a subset of configuration changes to the default settings.

Enter the revert command with the path parameter. For example, to revert all changes to the authentication methods configuration:
1. Enter the revert command with the path set to auth method:
```
(config)> revert auth method
(config)>
```
2. Save the configuration and apply the change.
```
(config)> save
Configuration saved.
>
```
3. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
  Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.
Move to the location in the configuration and enter the revert command without the path parameter. For example:
1. Change to the auth method node:
```
(config)> auth method
(config auth method)>
```
2. Enter the revert command:
```
(config auth method)> revert
(config auth method)>
```
3. Save the configuration and apply the change.
```
(config auth method)> save
Configuration saved.
>
```
4. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
  Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.
You can also use a combination of both of these methods:
1. Change to the auth node:
```
(config)> auth
(config auth)> 
```
2. Enter the revert command with the path set to method:
```
(config auth)> revert method
(config auth)>
```
3. Save the configuration and apply the change.
```
(config auth)> save
Configuration saved.
>
```
4. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
  Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.