The license file is useless without the virtual appliance itself. Follow these steps to get the deployment package: Log in to the Fortinet Customer Service & Support site. Navigate to . Select FortiGate as the product.
For BYOL deployments, you must manually download the license file from the asset portal: Registering and downloading licenses Fortigate Vm License Download
A paid license purchased through a partner. You receive a registration code via email to generate a .lic file. The license file is useless without the virtual
Before you download, identify which license model fits your needs: Select FortiGate as the product
Since FortiOS 7.2, Fortinet offers a permanent free evaluation license for lab and study purposes. Limits: 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, and 3 interfaces.
Choose your platform (e.g., ).
Accessible directly through the FortiGate GUI after logging in with a FortiCloud account.