Connecting to FortiManager

1. To connect to the FortiManager-VM, you must find its public IP address.

   

2. Connect to the FortiManager-VM using your browser and the FortiManager-VM IP address. Log into the FortiManager-VM with the configured FortiManager administrative username and password.

   

3. Go to System Settings. On the License Information widget, click the button on the right

   

4. Upload your license (.lic) file to activate the FortiManager-VM. Restart the FortiManager-VM and log in again.

   

5. After you log in, you will see that the license has been uploaded. You need to wait for authentication with the registration servers. This can take up to 30 minutes.
6. Select Return. You will now see the FortiManager-VM dashboard.