[upd] Download The Fortigate Vm

Do you plan to run the or deploy a paid BYOL license ? What FortiOS version are you aiming to deploy? Share public link

FortiGate VMs are compiled specifically for various virtualization environments. Ensure you match your download to your infrastructure:

Which (AWS, ESXi, KVM, etc.) are you planning to use?

Yes and no. The software itself is free to download. The "Permanent Trial" license allows you to use it indefinitely for learning and small lab scenarios, but its capabilities are heavily limited. It is not suitable for most production environments. Download The Fortigate Vm

In VMware, use "Deploy OVF Template." In Proxmox or KVM, create a VM shell and import the .qcow2 virtual disk.

Bind Port 1 of the FortiGate VM to a virtual switch network that has DHCP and internet access. Port 1 defaults to an administrative interface.

Target the extracted .ovf , .mf , and .vmdk files simultaneously. Do you plan to run the or deploy a paid BYOL license

config system interface edit port1 set mode static set ip set allowaccess https http ssh next end Use code with caution.

: FortiGate VM is available for a wide range of virtualization environments. From the Select Platform drop-down menu, choose the option that matches your hypervisor. Typical options include VMware ESXi , KVM , Microsoft Hyper-V , Xen , or OpenStack . This step filters the available images for your specific virtualization platform.

Click on and select Firmware Download from the dropdown menu. Ensure you match your download to your infrastructure:

: The virtual hard disk file containing the core operating system.

: Since FortiOS 7.2.1, the old 15-day trial has been replaced by a permanent free evaluation license for lab environments. Activation

If you do not have an account, click . You can sign up for a free account using a valid business or personal email address to access free trial downloads. Step 2: Navigate to the Firmware Download Section