Fortigate Vm License Trial Install -

The Ultimate Guide to FortiGate VM License Trial Install: From Download to Deployment

• Port1 (MGMT): Management interface (connect to your management VLAN).
• Port2 (WAN): External/Untrusted network.
• Port3 (LAN): Internal/Trusted network. During trial install, ensure at least two interfaces are present.

Fill Out the Registration Form

Provide a valid business email (personal emails like Gmail are often rejected). Explain your intended use—e.g., "Lab testing for SD-WAN certification."

4. Testing Key Trial Features

1. Obtaining the trial license
2. Deploying the FortiGate VM
3. Activating the license

• Use the respective VHDX (Hyper-V) or QCOW2 (KVM) images.
• Assign virtual switches similarly.

To install a FortiGate VM with a trial license, you first download the VM deployment package for your hypervisor from the Fortinet Support site fortigate vm license trial install

Part 7: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)