When you download the base image, you get a 30-day trial license built-in (limited to 1 vCPU and 1GB RAM for small VM sizes).
The FortiGate VM is one of the most stable virtual firewalls on the market. While obtaining the download is a bit bureaucratic (thanks to strict security controls), it is well worth the effort for the stability and features you get compared to open-source alternatives.
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Disclaimer: Fortinet frequently updates its portal UI. Always refer to the official Fortinet documentation for the latest download paths.
This is a complete guide on how to download the FortiGate Virtual Machine (FortiGate-VM). When you download the base image, you get
FortiGate-VM allows you to run Fortinet's Next-Generation Firewall features in a virtual environment such as VMware Workstation, VMware ESXi, VirtualBox, or KVM. It is widely used for labs, testing configurations, and software-defined network security.
Once logged in, you will see the dashboard. Disclaimer: Fortinet frequently updates its portal UI
Before you attempt to download the FortiGate VM, ensure you have the following: