The FortiGate VM must connect to FortiGuard servers to validate its license. Ensure your firewall policies and underlying network routing allow outbound traffic on ports 443 (HTTPS) and 8888 .
Log in using your corporate credentials. If you do not have an account, click and complete the registration process using a business email address. Step 2: Register the Product
On the support dashboard, click on or Register Product . Fortigate Vm License Download
Which (VMware, KVM, AWS, Azure) are you deploying on? Which FortiOS version do you plan to use?
FortiGate VMs are virtualized versions of the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), designed to provide comprehensive security features to virtualized and cloud environments. These virtual appliances offer a range of functionalities, including firewalling, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and more, tailored to protect virtual networks from a myriad of threats. The flexibility and scalability of FortiGate VMs make them an attractive option for organizations transitioning to or already operating within cloud and virtualized infrastructures. The FortiGate VM must connect to FortiGuard servers
If you encounter issues during the license download process, check the following:
Available directly through public cloud marketplaces like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). If you do not have an account, click
When you download a FortiGate VM (from sources like AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace, or Fortinet’s support portal), you get a virtual machine with a base operating system (FortiOS). Without a license, it typically boots in an —usually limited to low throughput (e.g., 10 Mbps) or a 15-day trial period.
To ensure a seamless experience when downloading a FortiGate VM license, several best practices can be adopted: