Once logged in, navigate to . Select "FortiGate" as the product and choose your preferred platform. FortiGate VMs support almost every major hypervisor, including: VMware ESXi Microsoft Hyper-V KVM / Nutanix AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud (GCP) Step 3: Deployment
Head over to fortinet.com and register for a free account. You will need a valid business or personal email to verify your registration. Step 2: Download the VM Images
Limited access to documentation and basic updates (full 24/7 support requires a paid contract). fortigate vm license trial
The VM is typically limited to 1 CPU core and 2 GB of RAM .
To activate the trial, your FortiGate VM must have internet access. Log into the GUI. You will be prompted to choose a license type. Once logged in, navigate to
If you are studying for the NSE 4 (Fortinet Certified Professional) exam, the trial VM is an essential tool for practicing CLI commands and GUI navigation.
Are you ready to set up your lab? Make sure your hypervisor has at least allocated to ensure the FortiOS GUI runs smoothly! You will need a valid business or personal
If your testing is successful, upgrading to a licensed version is seamless. You do not need to reinstall the VM. You simply purchase a license (such as a or S-Series subscription), upload the license file (.lic) via the dashboard, and the resource restrictions (CPU/RAM caps) will be lifted instantly.
Developers using the FortiOS API can use the trial VM as a sandbox for testing automation scripts. Moving from Trial to Production
Getting Started with the FortiGate VM License Trial: A Complete Guide