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How to Download and Activate Your FortiGate VM License: A Step-by-Step Guide
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- One license per VM – You cannot reuse the same
.licfile on multiple VMs. - License binds to VM’s MAC address – Changing virtual NIC MAC will break the license (requires re-licensing).
- Trial licenses – For evaluation, go to Fortinet’s trial page (not the support portal). These are limited to 15 days.
Efficiently deploying a FortiGate Virtual Machine (VM) requires a solid understanding of its licensing structure, which has transitioned from limited trials to more flexible, permanent evaluation models. Transition to Permanent Evaluation Fortigate Vm License Download
"FortiGate VM License Download"
The search for a often leads users down a confusing path. Do you download a file? Do you enter a code? Is it possible to get a free license? This article will demystify the process, explain the licensing models, and guide you on the legal and effective methods to obtain and activate your FortiGate VM license. How to Download and Activate Your FortiGate VM
- Download license file (VM)
A FortiGate VM license is not merely a permission key; it is a digital entitlement that activates specific features, throughput capacities, and subscription services for a virtual firewall instance. Unlike physical FortiGate appliances, which come with pre-installed hardware-based licenses, virtual editions require users to download a license file (usually a .lic or .txt formatted file) from Fortinet’s customer support portal. This license binds the virtual instance to a specific CPU signature, VM UUID, or FortiCloud account, depending on the hypervisor platform (e.g., VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, or AWS/Azure cloud marketplaces). One license per VM – You cannot reuse the same
Step 2: Register the Product
Go to Asset > Register/Activate . Enter the registration code sent to your email after purchase.