
When you upload the license (.lic) file to activate the FortiGate-VM, if you get an error that the license is invalid, wait 30 minutes and try again. You will upload this license later to activate the FortiGate-VM.Īfter registering a license, Fortinet servers may take up to 30 minutes to fully recognize the new license. At the end of the registration process, download the license (.lic) file to your computer.
In the Specify Registration Code field, enter your license activation code and select Next to continue registering the product.
Go to Asset > Register/Activate to start the registration process. In the License Information widget, in the Registration Status field, select Update. Go to Customer Service & Support and create a new account or log in with an existing account. Load the FortiGate VM license file in the Web-based Manager. If you do not have a partner, contact Fortinet for assistance in purchasing a license.Īfter you purchase a license or obtain an evaluation license (60-day term), you receive a PDF with an activation code. You can obtain licenses for the bring your own license (BYOL) licensing model through any Fortinet partner. To check the FortiGate-VM license status, enter the get system status command on your FortiGate-VM.
Registering and downloading your license | FortiGate Private Cloud 7.2.0 To activate the FortiGate-VM license, enter the execute update-now command on your FortiGate-VM.