Assign interfaces to a VDOM
An interface can only be assigned to one of the VDOMs. When split-task VDOM mode is enabled, all interfaces are assigned to the root VDOM. To use an interface in a policy, it must first be assigned to the traffic VDOM.
An interface cannot be moved if it is referenced in an existing configuration.
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In the GUI, the interface list Ref. column shows if the interface is referenced in an existing configuration, and allows you to quickly access and edit those references. |
To assign an interface to a VDOM in the GUI:
- On the FortiGate, go to Global > Network > Interfaces.
- Edit the interface that will be assigned to a VDOM.
- Select the VDOM that the interface will be assigned to from the Virtual Domain list.
- Click OK.
To assign an interface to a VDOM using the CLI:
config global
config system interface
edit <interface>
set vdom <VDOM_name>
next
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