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Configuring FortiMail

Configuring FortiMail

FortiMail can be added to the Security Fabric so it appears in the topology views and the dashboard widgets.

To add FortiMail to the Security Fabric in the GUI:
  1. In FortiOS, ensure that FortiGate is prepared to add FortiMail to the Security Fabric. See Preparing FortiGate for supported Security Fabric devices.

  2. (Optional) In FortiOS, configure pre-authorization of FortiMail to enable the device to join the Security Fabric as soon as it connects. See Configuring pre-authorization of supported Security Fabric devices.

  3. In FortiMail, integrate the device:

    FortiMail instructions are included for convenience. For the latest FortiMail instructions, see the FortiMail Administration Guide.

    1. Go to System > Customization and click the Corporate Security Fabric tab (or the Corporate Security Fabric tab in FortiMail 6.4.2 and earlier).
    2. Click the toggle to enable the Fabric.
    3. Enter the Upstream IP Address (root FortiGate) and the Management IP of the FortiMail.
    4. Click Apply.
  4. In FortiOS, authorize the device. See Authorizing supported connectors.

    If FortiMail is pre-authorized, you can skip this step.

  5. On FortiOS, go to Security Fabric > Physical Topology or Security Fabric > Logical Topology to view more information.

Configuring FortiMail

FortiMail can be added to the Security Fabric so it appears in the topology views and the dashboard widgets.

To add FortiMail to the Security Fabric in the GUI:
  1. In FortiOS, ensure that FortiGate is prepared to add FortiMail to the Security Fabric. See Preparing FortiGate for supported Security Fabric devices.

  2. (Optional) In FortiOS, configure pre-authorization of FortiMail to enable the device to join the Security Fabric as soon as it connects. See Configuring pre-authorization of supported Security Fabric devices.

  3. In FortiMail, integrate the device:

    FortiMail instructions are included for convenience. For the latest FortiMail instructions, see the FortiMail Administration Guide.

    1. Go to System > Customization and click the Corporate Security Fabric tab (or the Corporate Security Fabric tab in FortiMail 6.4.2 and earlier).
    2. Click the toggle to enable the Fabric.
    3. Enter the Upstream IP Address (root FortiGate) and the Management IP of the FortiMail.
    4. Click Apply.
  4. In FortiOS, authorize the device. See Authorizing supported connectors.

    If FortiMail is pre-authorized, you can skip this step.

  5. On FortiOS, go to Security Fabric > Physical Topology or Security Fabric > Logical Topology to view more information.