Activating and registering FortiGate is the first essential step in ensuring your network is fully protected. In this guide, we explain how to activate your Fortinet firewall correctly and avoid licensing errors.
Summary
Step by Step - How to activate and register FortiGate on FortiCloud
To activate your Fortinet firewall, it is essential to follow these steps:
- 📩 Confirm the licensing e-mail: your Fortinet partner has sent you an e-mail containing a PDF file with the registration code.
- 🔑 Access the FortiGate administration interface: open the control panel via your browser.
- 📝 Enter the registration code: copy it from the e-mail and paste it into the firewall interface.
🌐 Register the FortiGate on the Fortinet Portal (FortiCloud)
After activating FortiGate, it is essential to register the device in the FortiCloud to guarantee updates and technical support.
- 🔗 Visit the Fortinet portal: support.fortinet.com.
- 🆕 Create an account or log in: required to register your firewall.
- 📋 Enter the serial number of the device: copy it from the FortiGate interface.
- ✅ Accept the terms of service and finish registering.
🔧 Additional tips for activating and registering FortiGate
If you encounter difficulties activating your FortiGateconsider these solutions:
- ⚠️ Firewall without Internet access? Check the exit rules and that the Fortinet servers are accessible.
- 🔑 Invalid registration code? Make sure you have copied the code correctly.
- 🔄 The device won't update? Confirm that the FortiGate has connectivity to the Fortinet servers.
Once registered, your FortiGate will be able to receive firmware updates and official technical support from Fortinet.
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