The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches are known for their high-performance capabilities, advanced security features, and scalability, making them an essential part of modern enterprise networks. In certain scenarios, you may need to perform a password recovery on a Cisco 9300 switch, either due to a forgotten password or a configuration issue that locks you out of the device. This guide will walk you through the entire process of recovering your password on a Cisco 9300 switch, ensuring minima

Power cycle the switch. Immediatly press and hold the Mode button: MODE Button of Cisco Catalyst 9300 model Hold the button till the Status LED will go amber. Then on the console you should be in Boot Loader: Cisco Catalyst 9300 in boot loader mode Cisco Catalyst 9300 in boot loader mode Add the following variables. Type the following command to ignore a startup configuration and boot again: