Activating VM licenses
If you are logging in to a FortiManager VM for the first time by using the GUI, you are required to activate a purchased license or activate a trial license for the VM.
To activate a license for FortiManager VM:
- On the management computer, start a supported web browser and browse to
https://<ip address>for the FortiManager VM.The login dialog box is displayed.
- Take one of the following actions:
Action
Description
Free Trial If a valid license is not associated with the account, you can start a free trial license.
- Select Free Trial, and click Login with FortiCloud.
- Use your FortiCloud account credentials to log in, or create a new account.
FortiManager connects to FortiCloud to get the trial license. The system will restart to apply the trial license.
- Read and accept the license agreement.
For more information, see the FortiManagerVM Trial License Guide.
Activate License
If you have a license file, you can activate it .
- Select Activate License, and click Login with FortiCloud.
- Use your FortiCloud account credentials to log in.
FortiManager connects to FortiCloud, and the license agreement is displayed.
- Read and accept the license agreement.
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, go to the Fortinet Technical Support site (https://support.fortinet.com/), and use your FortiCloud credentials to log in. Go to Asset > Manage/View Products, then click the product serial number.