Running FortiClient iOS

After downloading the FortiClient installer and running the application for the first time, you must acknowledge some popups before continuing to add a VPN configuration. Acknowledge the notifications shown.

To add a VPN connection:

1. In the Add VPN Configurations popup, tap Allow.

   

2. Tap the VPN icon at the bottom of the screen to switch to the VPN page.
3. Tap Connections > Edit > Add Configuration, then configure the following. Enter your passcode to confirm adding the VPN.

   

   

4. Tap Done twice.

The Name, Host, and Port fields are required. The User, Hide invalid certificate warning, and User Certificate fields are optional.

To enable a VPN connection:

1. Tap a VPN connection. A checkmark appears beside the VPN connection to indicate it is selected.

   

2. Tap the < button.
3. Swipe right to enable the VPN connection.

   

4. If the username and password are not configured, enter the username and passcode in the popup.

   

5. Tap OK. When connected, the tunnel interface IP address, duration, and the bytes sent and received information display.

   

To install a certificate received via email:

1. Open the email, then download the received certificate. The certificate must have the .fctp12 extension for FortiClient iOS to import it. If the certificate does not have the .fctp12 extension, rename it so that it does.
2. After downloading the certificate, select Copy to FortiClient. FortiClient iOS imports the certificate.

   

3. In FortiClient iOS, go to the VPN tab.
4. Edit a VPN tunnel and enable Use Certificate.
5. Tap File Name.
6. Select the certificate imported earlier.
7. On the Add/Edit VPN page, enter a passphrase to initiate the VPN connection.

To disable a VPN connection:

1. Select the VPN connection.
2. Swipe left to disable the VPN connection.

To edit or delete a VPN connection:

1. Select a VPN connection.
2. Tap Edit or Delete.
3. Tap Done twice.