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FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard

FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard

The FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard lets you register with FortiCare as well as perform the following actions:

  • Registering with FortiCare
  • Changing your password
  • Setting the time zone
  • Specifying a hostname

When an action is complete, a green checkmark displays it in the wizard, and the wizard no longer displays after you log in to FortiAnalyzer.

To use the FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard:
  1. Log in to FortiAnalyzer.

    The FortiAnalyzer Setup dialog box is displayed.


  2. Click Begin to start the setup process now.

    Alternately, click Later to postpone the setup tasks.

  3. When prompted, register with FortiCare.

    1. In the Account ID/Email box, type your FortiCare account ID or email.
      If you do not yet have a FortiCare account, click Register to create a new account.
    2. In the Password box, type your FortiCare password.
      If you have forgotten your FortiCare password, click Forgot your password to proceed through the password recovery process.
    3. In the Country/Region box, select your country or region from the dropdown.
    4. In the Reseller box, select your reseller from the dropdown.
    5. Set the FortiCloud Single Sign-On toggle to the ON or OFF position to enable or disable FortiCloud SSO sign on.
      When enabled, you must also enter the SP Server Address.
    6. Click Next.
  4. When prompted, change your password.

    1. In the Old Password box, type the old password.
    2. In the New Password box, type the new password.
    3. In the Confirm Password box, type the new password again.
    4. Click Next.
  5. When prompted, set the time zone.

    1. From the list, select the time zone.
    2. (Optional) Clear the Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings changes checkbox if desired.

      By default FortiAnalyzer is configured to automatically adjust closed for daylight savings.

    3. Click Next.
  6. When prompted, specify the hostname.

    1. In the Hostname box, type a hostname.
    2. Click Next.
  7. When prompted, complete the setup by clicking Finish.

    You are logged in to FortiAnalyzer.

FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard

FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard

The FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard lets you register with FortiCare as well as perform the following actions:

  • Registering with FortiCare
  • Changing your password
  • Setting the time zone
  • Specifying a hostname

When an action is complete, a green checkmark displays it in the wizard, and the wizard no longer displays after you log in to FortiAnalyzer.

To use the FortiAnalyzer Setup wizard:
  1. Log in to FortiAnalyzer.

    The FortiAnalyzer Setup dialog box is displayed.


  2. Click Begin to start the setup process now.

    Alternately, click Later to postpone the setup tasks.

  3. When prompted, register with FortiCare.

    1. In the Account ID/Email box, type your FortiCare account ID or email.
      If you do not yet have a FortiCare account, click Register to create a new account.
    2. In the Password box, type your FortiCare password.
      If you have forgotten your FortiCare password, click Forgot your password to proceed through the password recovery process.
    3. In the Country/Region box, select your country or region from the dropdown.
    4. In the Reseller box, select your reseller from the dropdown.
    5. Set the FortiCloud Single Sign-On toggle to the ON or OFF position to enable or disable FortiCloud SSO sign on.
      When enabled, you must also enter the SP Server Address.
    6. Click Next.
  4. When prompted, change your password.

    1. In the Old Password box, type the old password.
    2. In the New Password box, type the new password.
    3. In the Confirm Password box, type the new password again.
    4. Click Next.
  5. When prompted, set the time zone.

    1. From the list, select the time zone.
    2. (Optional) Clear the Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings changes checkbox if desired.

      By default FortiAnalyzer is configured to automatically adjust closed for daylight savings.

    3. Click Next.
  6. When prompted, specify the hostname.

    1. In the Hostname box, type a hostname.
    2. Click Next.
  7. When prompted, complete the setup by clicking Finish.

    You are logged in to FortiAnalyzer.