


On this screen, you will immediately see the status information and activation of your firewall, as shown below: FortiGate Dashboard It will open in your home screen (the dashboard). To start enabling FortiGate, first log in to the firewall console. This email contains a pdf file and must be opened by your Fortinet Partner. You must first receive an email containing licensing information.

So, let's go! Step-by-step guide to activating FortiGate Technical support is not included with the 15-day evaluation.Ĭontact your Fortinet Reseller to request a full evaluation (60-days) license.In this post we will help you understand the main steps you need to take to activate your Fortigate firewall. When the trial expires, all functionality is disabled until you upload a license file. The trial period begins the first time you start the FortiManager VM. No activation is required for the built-in evaluation license. Evaluation licenseįortiManager VM includes a free, full featured 15 day trial license. Once the license file is uploaded and validated, the CLI and GUI will be fully functional. You can configure basic network settings from the CLI to complete the deployment. You will need this file to activate your FortiManager VM. Upon registration, you can download the license file. Use the license registration code provided to register the FortiManager VM with Customer Service & Support at.

Contact your Fortinet Authorized Reseller for more information.įor more information, see Minimum system requirements, and the FortiManager product data sheet:Īfter placing an order for FortiManager VM, a license registration code is sent to the email address used in the order form. When configuring your FortiManager VM, ensure that you configure hardware settings as outlined in the following table and consider future expansion. Virtual appliance licenses are also perpetual - they never expire.įor information on purchasing a FortiManager VM license, contact your Fortinet Authorized Reseller, or visit. This model allows you to expand your VM solution as your environment expands. Fortinet offers the FortiManager VM in a stackable license model.
