It looks like you are looking for a guide on how to get a FortiGate VM (virtual appliance) up and running with a trial license. This is a common scenario for labs, testing configurations, or studying for Fortinet certifications (NSE4, etc.).
that replaces the old 15-day limit with a perpetual evaluation license, provided you have a valid FortiCloud 1. Prerequisites & Limitations fortigate vm license trial install
Verify license
Once the VM has internet access, log in to the Web GUI (HTTPS://[your-ip]). You will be prompted with an activation screen: Select . Enter your FortiCloud credentials . It looks like you are looking for a
If you find FortiGate VM essential for your organization, reach out to a Fortinet partner for a production license. If not, uninstall the VM and explore other virtual firewalls – but chances are, Fortinet’s enterprise-grade features will win you over. Import the OVA via File > Deploy OVF Template
This article provides a step-by-step technical guide to obtaining, installing, validating, and extending a FortiGate VM trial license, including common pitfalls and best practices.
Create a policy from to allow internet access: