Enter the required user and deployment details. For certain subscription models (S-series), you may need to choose between Register (for a new serial number) or Renew (to extend an existing one).
Provide the required registration details and accept the end-user license agreement (EULA). Registration Complete page, click the License File Download link to save the file to your computer. Fortinet Document Library Step 2: Download the VM Deployment Package
: Does not require a separate license file download; licensing is embedded in the cloud image.
Once you have the .lic file or have initiated the evaluation, follow these steps to apply it: Method 1: Via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Fortigate Vm License Download
Log into your FortiGate VM GUI, go to the Dashboard , find the Licenses widget, and upload the .lic file. 2. Access a Free Trial License
Regardless of whether you purchased a license or are using an evaluation, the process involves registering your VM with Fortinet's Support Portal.
: After successful registration, users can proceed to the license section, where they select and download the appropriate license for their FortiGate VM. This involves choosing the correct license type, which could range from a trial license to a full subscription-based license. Enter the required user and deployment details
A: Yes, but only for a 15‑day evaluation period with severe restrictions (1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, low encryption only, no FortiGuard updates). After 15 days, the VM stops working until you upload a valid license.
Log in to your FortiCloud account and click Register Now . Enter your registration code.
Open your web browser and navigate to the Fortinet Support Portal. Registration Complete page, click the License File Download
You receive a registration code (a paper or electronic license token). You register this token on the FortiCloud portal to generate a downloadable .lic file.
Comprehensive Guide to FortiGate VM License Downloads: Deployment, Registration, and Activation
If you do not have one, go to the Fortinet Customer Service & Support portal and select Sign Up to create a new account. You will need this to register your product.
Fortinet evaluation licenses have strict usage limits (e.g., restricted vCPUs, RAM, and features). Ensure your VM resource allocations do not exceed your license limits. To verify your license status via CLI, run: get system status Use code with caution. Look for the License Status field. It should read Valid .