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FortiGate VM Trial License — Lively Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to try FortiGate VM? This guide walks you through getting a trial license, deploying the VM, and doing a quick test drive — with practical tips and lively notes so you don’t get bored while firewalling the planet.

This license is perpetual but highly restrictive in terms of networking and processing power. : Limited to Networking : Maximum of 3 interfaces 3 firewall policies 3 static routes Encryption : Supports low encryption only fortigate vm license trial

Tip: If console is slow, use the CLI to enable HTTPS/SSH on the management interface for faster access. FortiGate VM Trial License — Lively Step-by-Step Guide

4. Verify License Status

• GUI: Dashboard → License Information → shows expiry date, VM model (e.g., FG-VM64-KVM), features (SSL VPN, UTM if included).
• CLI:

Hardware Limits: Usually restricted to 1 vCPU and 2GB of RAM. GUI : Dashboard → License Information → shows

Select Evaluation: On the license activation screen, choose Evaluation License.

, find the old VM's serial number, and decommission it before spinning up a new trial instance. 4. Alternative for Multi-Node Labs (GNS3 / EVE-NG)

FortiGate VM License Trial: A Comprehensive Guide