Special notices
Using Web Filter and Real Time Protection with FortiClient (macOS)
When using FortiClient (macOS), Web Filter and Real Time Protection may not function properly unless you take the following steps:
- Reboot the Mac in recovery mode by holding down the Command and R keys.
- Go to Utilities and start the Terminal.
- Issue the
spctl kext-consent disable
command. - Reboot the machine.
- In the Terminal, enter the
kextstat
command. The FortiClient module com.fortinet.fct.kext.avkern2/fctapnke should be listed. The Web Filter and Real Time Protection features should function as configured.
For the source of this solution, see Apple Support.
If using MDM with an Enterprise solution, note the FortiClient team ID is AH4XFXJ7DK.