Completing the FortiGate Setup wizard
After you log in to the FortiGate GUI for the first time, the FortiGate Setup wizard is displayed. You can click Later to complete the wizard later. This topic describes how to click Begin and complete the wizard now.
To complete the FortiGate Setup wizard:
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On the FortiGate Setup wizard, click Begin. The Specify Hostname page is displayed.
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Enter a hostname, and click OK.
Use a hostname that reflects the location and/or purpose of the FortiGate, such as FW_FLR1.
The Dashboard setup page is displayed.
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Click OK to confirm the default dashboard setup.
You can change the dashboard setup later.
The Upgrade Firmware page is displayed.
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Upgrade to the latest firmware or to the firmware of your choice, and click OK.
Alternatively you can update the firmware after completing the wizard, if the FortiGate does not have internet connectivity at this time.
The Register with FortiCare page is displayed.
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If you can provide your FortiGate with internet access, use your FortiCloud credentials to complete registration.
If the FortiGate does not have internet access, you can register FortiGate on the FortiCloud support portal later. For more information, see the FortiOS 7.0 Administration Guide.