Assign the VM network interfaces. Ensure Network Adapter 1 maps to a virtual switch that has outbound internet access (WAN). This is critical for trial activation.
Provide a valid business email (personal emails like Gmail are often rejected). Explain your intended use—e.g., "Lab testing for SD-WAN certification."
To download the virtual machine image and register the trial, you must have a valid Fortinet account. Step 1: Create a FortiCloud Account fortigate vm license trial install
Downloaded from the Fortinet Support Portal. Step-by-Step: FortiGate VM Trial Install 1. Deploy the VM Image
Transfer the extracted .qcow2 disk image file to your KVM host storage directory (typically /var/lib/libvirt/images ). Assign the VM network interfaces
The VM will automatically reboot to initialize the trial license. 5. What’s the Catch?
How to Install and Activate a FortiGate VM Trial License: A Step-by-Step Guide Provide a valid business email (personal emails like
You have two methods:
execute vm-license