Registering a device or VM license

Register your device with FortiCloud to receive customer services, such as firmware updates and customer support. Users are required to register a VM license the first time they log in to FortiManager VM.

To view a list of registered devices, log in to FortiCloud, and go to Asset > Manage/View Products.

To register a FortiManager device:

1. Go to System Settings > Dashboard.
2. In the License Information widget, click Register Now. The registration window opens.
3. Enter the device details, and click OK. FortiManager connects to FortiCloud and registers the device.

   A confirmation message appears at the top of the content pane, and the Status field changes to Registered.

To register a FortiManager VM license:

1. Go to the FortiManager login page.
2. Take one of the following actions:

   Action	Description
   Upload License	Click Browse to upload the license file, or drag it onto the field. Click Upload. After the license file is uploaded, the system will restart to verify it. This may take a few moments. To download the license file, log in to FortiCloud, and go to Asset > Manage/View Products, then click the product serial number.
   Login with FortCloud	If a valid license is not associated with the account, you can start a free trial license for up three devices. Click Login with FortiCloud. Log in with our account credentials or create a new account. FortiManager connects to FortiCloud to get the trial license. The system will restart to apply the trial license.