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Deploy the OVF or QCOW2 file into your environment. Upon the first boot, the system will prompt you for credentials (default is admin with no password). Step 4: Activation

The VM is typically limited to 1 CPU core and 2 GB of RAM .

Developers using the FortiOS API can use the trial VM as a sandbox for testing automation scripts. Moving from Trial to Production fortigate vm license trial

Integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric. Limitations to Keep in Mind

Getting Started with the FortiGate VM License Trial: A Complete Guide Deploy the OVF or QCOW2 file into your environment

Are you ready to set up your lab? Make sure your hypervisor has at least allocated to ensure the FortiOS GUI runs smoothly!

To encourage users to upgrade to a licensed version for production, the free trial comes with several constraints: Developers using the FortiOS API can use the

To activate the trial, your FortiGate VM must have internet access. Log into the GUI. You will be prompted to choose a license type.

If your testing is successful, upgrading to a licensed version is seamless. You do not need to reinstall the VM. You simply purchase a license (such as a or S-Series subscription), upload the license file (.lic) via the dashboard, and the resource restrictions (CPU/RAM caps) will be lifted instantly.

By default, the free trial uses "low encryption" (no high-grade SSL/TLS inspection), which is a regulatory requirement in many regions for unlicensed software.